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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.

How to build an emergency fund while you are buying down debt
How to Build an Emergency Fund While You’re Paying Down Debt

December 4, 2025

You don’t have to choose between saving and paying off debt — here’s how to do both, one smart step at a time.

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

December 10, 2025

If you work from home, you could save on food, transportation, and more.

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What Is Wage Garnishment?
What Is Wage Garnishment?

November 25, 2025

Wage garnishment can reduce your paychecks. Here’s how a creditor does it, and what you could do in response.

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Why is my credit score different on different sites
Why is My Credit Score Different on Different Sites?

November 29, 2025

Credit scores are fluid. They can change over time and what you see on one site might not be reflected on another.

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What Was Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program?

December 19, 2025

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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How to Stop Credit Card Collection Calls
How to Stop Credit Card Collection Calls

December 17, 2025

Learn your rights and how to stop collection calls from credit card companies and debt collectors.

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How to respond to a court summons for credit card debt
How to Respond to a Court Summons For Credit Card Debt

December 12, 2025

If you receive a summons for credit card debt, it’s in your best interest to respond and not ignore it. Learn more about what to do when you get a court summons.

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Commercial Loan
What Is a Commercial Loan?

December 8, 2025

Commercial loans can help you take your business to the next level. Here's what you need to know about them.

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How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement
How to Negotiate Your Credit Card Debt

December 2, 2025

Our expert shares effective techniques for negotiating credit card debt and putting it behind you.

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Perfect Credit: How to Get the Highest Credit Score

December 5, 2025

A perfect credit score of 850 makes every aspect of your financial life easier. Here's how to get there.

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