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Kailey Hagen, CFP

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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.

Reducing Expenses During a Sudden Financial Hardship
Reducing Expenses During a Sudden Financial Hardship

March 14, 2026

Struggling to keep up with your debt payments? A financial hardship assistance program could be just what you need.

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Why Am I Getting Tax Debt Relief Calls
Why Am I Getting Tax Debt Relief Calls?

March 13, 2026

Tax debt relief calls aren't always a cause for concern. Here's what to do if you get one.

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Maxed Out Credit Card? Here Are Your Options
Maxed Out Credit Card? Here Are Your Options

April 1, 2026

Need to pay down maxed-out credit cards? Here's how to handle it.

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The Statute of Limitations on Debt Has Passed. Now What?
The Statute of Limitations on Debt Has Passed. Now What?

March 8, 2026

The end of the statute of limitations could be a game-changer for your debt. Here’s how to handle it.

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Perfect Credit: How to Get the Highest Credit Score

July 30, 2026

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

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What if I Can’t Pay My Rent?

March 9, 2026

Falling behind on rent isn't a one-way ticket to eviction. Know your rights, and learn your options.

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Debt – Is It a Dating Deal Breaker?
Debt—Is It a Dating Deal Breaker?

February 28, 2026

Dating someone with debt might seem like deal-breaker, but it doesn’t have to be. Here…

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What Is Wage Garnishment?
What Is Wage Garnishment?

March 11, 2026

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

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How to use hardship programs to temporarily suspend credit card payments
Can You Pause Credit Card Payments? Understanding Forbearance and Hardship Programs

April 10, 2026

Credit card hardship and forbearance programs might help you catch up on debt payments. Here’s how they work

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Learn a New Language During Quarantine: The Language of Money
Learn a New Language: The Language of Money

March 6, 2026

Looking for a productive way to spend your extra time at home during quarantine? Learn…

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