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

August 3, 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?

August 8, 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

August 7, 2025

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

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

August 6, 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

August 11, 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

August 13, 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?

August 15, 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

July 24, 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

August 9, 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

August 9, 2025

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

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