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Kailey Hagen, CFP®

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Kailey is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional and has been writing about retirement and personal finance since 2013. She holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Recent Articles by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

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Sep 14, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

I've Never Maxed Out a 401(k). Here's Why I Still Feel Good About My Retirement

Maxing out a 401(k) is a tall order, but it's not necessary for me to enjoy a comfortable future.

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Sep 14, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Some Retirees Won't Get to Keep All of Their 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Here's Why.

COLAs are supposed to give you more money, but that's not the case in this situation.

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Sep 14, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

This Common Gen X Finance Move Could Make Retirement a Lot Harder

Your retirement savings are supposed to be for retirement, but sometimes you need them sooner.

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Sep 13, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Here's How Much of Their Income the Average Worker Saves for Retirement

The average 401(k) participant is setting aside a surprising chunk of their earnings each year.

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Sep 11, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Isn't the Only Way to Boost Your Checks. This Could Give You Up to $461 More Per Month -- But There's a Catch.

It's not easy, but if you can pull it off, you could boost your lifetime benefit by tens of thousands of dollars.

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Sep 11, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

The Most Important Retirement Table You'll Ever See

Saving for retirement is challenging, but understanding this could make it a little easier.

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Sep 10, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Retirees Think the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Calculation Doesn't Reflect Senior Spending. Are They Right?

Seniors are still struggling with high living costs in spite of COLAs, but there might be a way to fix this.

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Sep 9, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Do Women Get More Money From Social Security? It Depends on How You Look at It

We know men get larger average benefit checks, but that only tells part of the story.

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Sep 8, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Social Security Trust Funds Shrank by $41 Billion Last Year. Here's What That Means for Retirees

Social Security is heading for trouble, and workers and seniors alike will be affected by what happens when it arrives.

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Sep 4, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

If I Had to Start Saving for Retirement All Over Again, These 3 Things Would Be My Top Priorities

I've learned a lot over the years, and I cannot overstate the importance of these retirement moves.

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Sep 4, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Forget the Average Retirement Savings for Americans. Here's a Better Way to Set Yourself Up for a Comfortable Retirement.

Where you are relative to others is less important than where you are relative to your goals.

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Sep 3, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

I Hope to Retire in My 50s. Here's How I Plan to Pull It Off.

Early retirement doesn't come easy, so I'm working hard to make sure I have the cash I need.

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Sep 3, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

More Than 1 in 4 Retirees Rely Exclusively on Social Security. Here's Why That's a Problem

It's a valuable source of retirement income, but it's not easy to live off benefits alone.

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Aug 28, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Here's How Much the Average Woman Has Saved for Retirement

Women often have a tougher time saving for retirement, but the right strategies can help.

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Aug 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Women Outperform Men as Investors, Statistics Show. Here Are 3 Possible Reasons.

All investors could benefit from following these tips.

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Aug 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Social Security's Supposed to Help People Retire. So Why Are So Many Beneficiaries Thinking About Returning to Work?

The monthly benefit checks are helpful, but for many, they're not nearly enough.

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Aug 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Here's How Much the Top 10% of Americans by Net Worth Have Saved for Retirement

As you may have guessed, high-net-worth individuals are sitting on some pretty comfortable nest eggs.

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Aug 24, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

This Is the Best Retirement Planning Move I Ever Made

I did this over a decade ago, and it proves even more valuable every day.

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Aug 23, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Retirements Are Lasting Longer. Here's Why That's Problematic for Today's Workers.

Longer retirements don't always lead to greater happiness.

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Aug 23, 2024 by Kailey Hagen, CFP®

Thinking of Moving in Retirement? 5 Factors to Keep in Mind When Choosing Your New Home

There are a lot of factors you have to weigh, but these stand out as some of the most important.

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