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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.

60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement

June 22, 2025

Our latest survey revealed that 60% of Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. If that…

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How to Create an Emergency Fund by Snacking and Watching Movies
How to Create an Emergency Fund by Snacking and Watching Movies

June 26, 2025

Sitting on the couch a lot these days? Did you know you could start an…

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Access to Credit: Auto Loans and Mobility
Auto Loans, Mobility, and Your Ability to Pursue Opportunities

June 6, 2025

Auto loan debt is a fact of life for most in the U.S. given the…

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Is Debt Settlement Worth It?
Is Debt Settlement Worth It?

June 9, 2025

Debt settlement has both costs and benefits. We'll walk you through the strategy that could eliminate some of your debt.

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Financial Emergency
What is a Financial Emergency and How to Deal With One

June 10, 2025

Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.

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Pros and cons of personal loans to pay off credit card debt
Pros and Cons of Using a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

June 25, 2025

What are the pros and cons of using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? Quicker payoff time and lower interest rates are great benefits, But if you are...

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Now’s the Time to Deal with Holiday Debt – Here’s How
Now’s the Time to Deal with Holiday Debt—Here’s How

June 25, 2025

How do you get rid of your holiday debt and move to a healthier financial…

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Open Enrollment 2021: Should You Change Health Insurance in a Pandemic?
Should You Change Health Insurance?

June 26, 2025

There are some good reasons to change health insurance plans. Explore…

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Debt Relief for Business Owners
Debt Relief for Business Owners

June 17, 2025

Small business ownership can strain cash flow. If you have debt, you can seek relief.

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How to Buy a House with Bad Credit
How to Buy a House with Bad Credit

June 6, 2025

Wondering how to buy a house with bad credit? It’s more difficult, but it is…

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