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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.

How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances
How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances

March 6, 2026

Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances. From taxes, to healthcare, to unemployment, here’s…

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How to open a bank account no creditor can touch
How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch

March 7, 2026

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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What Is Envelope Budgeting
What Is Envelope Budgeting?

March 8, 2026

Envelope budgeting could make managing your finances a lot easier. Here's how to get started.

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What Was Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program?

March 8, 2026

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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

March 10, 2026

Bad credit doesn't need to stand in the way of your dream of homeownership.

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How to save on a vehicle purchase
Spring Survey: Consumers Plan to Buy Cars Despite Costs

March 10, 2026

Spring survey results from Freedom Debt Relief shows consumers plan big ticket purchases in the next 12 months.

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

March 10, 2026

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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Is Debt Relief Legit
Is Debt Relief Legit?

March 10, 2026

Legitimate debt relief companies exist—but so do scammers. Here's how to tell the difference.

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What Happens After a Credit Card Is Charged Off?
What Happens After a Credit Card Is Charged Off?

March 10, 2026

You can bounce back from a credit card charge-off. Here's how to get started.

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

March 11, 2026

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

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