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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.

Commercial Loan
What Is a Commercial Loan?

May 21, 2025

Learn about commercial loans for business and real estate, how to get approved for a commercial loan and how commercial loans work.

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Can't pay rent
What if I Can’t Pay My Rent?

May 20, 2025

Trouble paying rent is a common problem, but you may be able to get financial help to avoid eviction.

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Tax Debt Relief
How to Find Tax Debt Relief

June 3, 2025

The IRS offers several types of tax debt relief programs. Options include repayment plans, Offer in Compromise and Fresh Start Program.

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Frozen Bank Account
Why a Bank Account Could be Frozen and How to Deal With It

June 6, 2025

A frozen bank account can be the result of numerous things, including suspected fraud, unpaid debts, or illegal activity. Learning that your bank account is frozen can be a little unnerving

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How Often Does Your Credit Score Update
How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?

May 29, 2025

Your credit score is updated every time a lender or creditor provides new data to the credit bureaus.Your credit score changes based on the most recent data and…

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

May 30, 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 to avoid common pitfalls in debt settlement
How to Avoid 8 Common Debt Settlement Pitfalls

June 2, 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

June 2, 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

June 5, 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

June 6, 2025

Auto loan debt is a fact of life for most in the U.S. given the…

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