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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.

Sued for Credit Card Debt
Sued for Credit Card Debt: Learn the Steps to Protect Yourself

December 20, 2025

Even when they sue, credit card companies often settle for much less than what they’re owed so the right strategy can save you a lot of money.

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How to Get Student Loan Debt Relief
How to Find Student Loan Debt Relief

January 1, 2026

What is student loan debt relief and how to get student loan debt forgiveness.

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Credit Card Debt Relief
Tips for Choosing a Debt Relief Company

December 18, 2025

How to choose a debt settlement company.

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

January 1, 2026

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

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What Is Wage Garnishment?
What Is Wage Garnishment?

December 21, 2025

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 Do Debt Management Plans Work
How Do Debt Management Plans Work?

December 31, 2025

Struggling with credit card debt? A debt management plan could help you simplify payments, reduce interest, and ...

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How much debt can be forgiven with debt settlement
How Much Debt Can Be Forgiven With Debt Settlement?

December 14, 2025

Got too much debt? Here’s how debt settlement might help.

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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

December 21, 2025

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

December 13, 2025

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

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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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