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Kailey Hagen

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Kailey is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional and has been writing about finance, including credit cards, banking, insurance, and retirement, since 2013. Her advice has been featured in major personal finance publications.

Commercial Loan
What Is a Commercial Loan?

June 11, 2025

Learn about commercial loans for business and real estate, how to get approved for a commercial loan and how commercial loans work.

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Can't pay rent
What if I Can’t Pay My Rent?

June 11, 2025

Trouble paying rent is a common problem, but you may be able to get financial help to avoid eviction.

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Tax Debt Relief
How to Find Tax Debt Relief

June 24, 2025

The IRS offers several types of tax debt relief programs. Options include repayment plans, Offer in Compromise and Fresh Start Program.

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Debt Relief Options
Credit Counseling vs. Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy

June 24, 2025

Compare credit counseling and debt management plan (DMP) to debt settlement (debt relief) and bankruptcy.

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Frozen Bank Account
Why a Bank Account Could be Frozen and How to Deal With It

June 6, 2025

A frozen bank account can be the result of numerous things, including suspected fraud, unpaid debts, or illegal activity. Learning that your bank account is frozen can be a little unnerving

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How Often Does Your Credit Score Update
How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?

June 18, 2025

Your credit score is updated every time a lender or creditor provides new data to the credit bureaus.Your credit score changes based on the most recent data and…

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Open Enrollment 2021: 7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare Next Year
7 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare

June 19, 2025

Here are 7 ideas that may help you save money on healthcare and still get…

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 How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much
How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much?

June 19, 2025

Learn the signs that you’re carrying too much credit card debt. How to get out of credit card debt.

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Are there Any Financial Benefits to Work From Home?
Are there Any Financial Benefits to Work From Home?

June 23, 2025

Find out which financial goals are important to prioritize during the coronavirus pandemic so you…

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How to avoid common pitfalls in debt settlement
How to Avoid 8 Common Debt Settlement Pitfalls

June 23, 2025

Learn how to avoid pitfalls and get your finances back on track with debt settlement.

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