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Kailey Hagen

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Kailey Hagen, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool retirement analyst covering Social Security, Medicare, and retirement planning. Before The Motley Fool, Kailey was a research analyst for Reviews.com focusing on credit and banking products. She is a Certified Financial Planner® and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Recent Articles by Kailey Hagen

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Dec 28, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

3 Tricks to Help Married Couples Reach Their Retirement Goals Faster

It's time you and your partner got on the same page.

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Dec 27, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

4 Unconventional Ways to Fund Your Retirement

One or more of these unconventional methods could be just the key you're looking for.

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Dec 24, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

How to Retire a Millionaire Without Ever Beating the Market

This deceptively simple investing strategy makes millionaires every day.

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Dec 23, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

3 Little-Known Factors That Affect Your Social Security Benefit

Knowing this can help you secure larger Social Security checks for life.

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Dec 20, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

This Sneaky Problem Could Blow Up Your Retirement Plan at Any Time

Do this first to shield your savings from the unexpected.

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Dec 19, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

Don't Carry These 3 401(k) Mistakes Over Into 2022

Is your 401(k) living up to its full potential?

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Dec 19, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

Here's How the Stock Market Could Turn $10,000 Into $450,000

You don't need any investing experience to do this.

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Dec 18, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

It's Time to Leave These 3 Social Security Myths Behind With 2021

Trust me: You're better off not buying into these mistaken ideas.

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Dec 18, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

Selling Stocks? Be Able to Answer These 3 Questions First

Are you actually ready to let go of that stock?

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Dec 17, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

3 Steps to Claiming the $3,895 Max Monthly Social Security Benefit

Only a few people ever do it. Will you be one of them?

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Dec 15, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before 70

This is one situation where patience definitely isn't worth it.

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Dec 13, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

Should You Sign Up for Social Security in 2022? 3 Questions to Ask

Read this before you make that call.

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Dec 8, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

37 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

Living in one of these states could help your checks go further.

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Dec 8, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

Worried About Your Retirement Plan? 5 Ways to Fix It in 2022

Make 2022 the year you finally get serious about retirement by following these five steps.

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Dec 6, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

3 Simple Steps to Beat the $1,563 Average Social Security Benefit

You don't have to settle for average -- do better by following these tips.

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Dec 5, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

Here's the First Place to Stash Your Retirement Savings in 2022

Start the new year off right by building your retirement savings plan now.

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Dec 4, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

2 Questions to Ask Before Tackling a Roth IRA Conversion

Now's the ideal time for Roth IRA conversions. Here's how to know if this move is right for you.

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Dec 4, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

3 Investing Moves You Must Make Before the End of the Year

Time's running out to do these important tasks.

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Nov 27, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

Didn't Max Out Your 401(k) This Year? Why You Probably Shouldn't Worry

The retirement you want could still be within reach.

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Nov 26, 2021 by Kailey Hagen

3 People Who Shouldn't Invest in a Retirement Account

Are you putting your money where it will do the most good?

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