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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?

July 26, 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?

July 25, 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

August 8, 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

August 8, 2025

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

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401k loan to pay off credit card debt
Is it a Good Idea to Use a 401(k) Loan to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt?

August 1, 2025

Should you pay down your credit card debt using a 401(k) loan? Discover the pros, the cons and the alternatives.

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

August 12, 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 to Improve Your Financial Health
How to Improve Your Financial Health

July 28, 2025

Your financial health is just as important as your physical health. Read these simple tips…

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Why You Should Have a Will, Even if You’re Not Rich
Why You Should Have a Will, Even if You’re Not Rich

July 28, 2025

A will is an essential legal document that you need, even if you’re not rich.…

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

August 2, 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

August 14, 2025

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

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