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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?

December 6, 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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How Often Does Your Credit Score Update
How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?

December 10, 2025

Your credit score probably updates more than you think. Here's what you need to know to stay on top of it.

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7 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Cards in a Recession
7 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Cards in a Recession

December 12, 2025

Credit cards can help you, rather than hurt you in a recession, as long as…

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Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt
Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt

December 8, 2025

Authorized users aren’t on the hook if the account holder dies or defaults. Don’t fall for debt collectors’ scare tactics.

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Auto Loan Debt Relief
Auto Loan Debt Relief: How It Works and Who It's Right For

December 11, 2025

Auto loan debt relief could help you get back on stable financial footing. Learn more about the five top strategies.

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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

December 4, 2025

A personal loan could simplify your debt payments—and save you money.

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How long does debt relief take
How Long Does Debt Relief Take?

December 6, 2025

All debt relief takes time, but debt settlement could get your credit back on track faster than bankruptcy. Learn more here.

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What's it like to go through debt relief?
What’s it Like to Go Through Debt Relief?

December 8, 2025

Debt relief is an emotional journey with highs and lows, but can be ultimately very rewarding

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Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans
Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans

December 15, 2025

If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…

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Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Medical Workers
Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Medical Workers

December 4, 2025

Should medical workers receive student loan debt forgiveness for their service during COVID-19? Learn about…

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