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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.

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What Was Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program?

December 19, 2025

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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Do You Need to Change Your Spending Habits?
Do You Need to Change Your Spending Habits?

December 16, 2025

If you are facing a rough patch with your finances, maybe you need to change…

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Words From the Wise: Financial Tips From Our Moms

December 22, 2025

Blog post tips from FDR team moms

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

December 8, 2025

Understanding and preparing for these debt settlement pitfalls can save you a lot of stress.

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads

December 19, 2025

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

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10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving on a Budget
10 Tips for Hosting a Holiday Meal on a Budget

January 1, 2026

Holiday food doesn't have to mean overspending. Learn how to save money here.

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60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement

December 30, 2025

You may be behind on retirement savings now, but it doesn't have to be that way forever.

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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

December 18, 2025

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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

December 17, 2025

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

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