I’m Kailey Hagen, a Certified Financial Planner® and senior-level freelance financial writer based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. For the past 8+ years, I’ve written publication-ready personal finance content on contract for national audiences, with a focus on retirement planning, Social Security, banking, credit, insurance, and loans—making complex topics easy to understand and action-ready for readers. I specialize in accurate, compliant, SEO-driven articles built around search intent and editorial guidelines, and I thrive on high-volume assignments with tight deadlines. Before moving deeper into finance writing, I worked as a Research Analyst at Reviews.com, where I contributed to data-driven product recommendations and developed a strong process for verifying sources and translating technical information into clear consumer guidance.…

Kailey Hagen

I’m Kailey Hagen, a Certified Financial Planner® and senior-level freelance financial writer based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. For the past 8+ years, I’ve written publication-ready personal finance content on contract for national audiences, with a focus on retirement planning, Social Security, banking, credit, insurance, and loans—making complex topics easy to understand and action-ready for readers. I specialize in accurate, compliant, SEO-driven articles built around search intent and editorial guidelines, and I thrive on high-volume assignments with tight deadlines. Before moving deeper into finance writing, I worked as a Research Analyst at Reviews.com, where I contributed to data-driven product recommendations and developed a strong process for verifying sources and translating technical information into clear consumer guidance.…

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I’m Kailey Hagen, a Certified Financial Planner® and senior-level freelance financial writer based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. For the past 8+ years, I’ve written publication-ready personal finance content on contract for national audiences, with a focus on retirement planning, Social Security, banking, credit, insurance, and loans—making complex topics easy to understand and action-ready for readers.

I specialize in accurate, compliant, SEO-driven articles built around search intent and editorial guidelines, and I thrive on high-volume assignments with tight deadlines. Before moving deeper into finance writing, I worked as a Research Analyst at Reviews.com, where I contributed to data-driven product recommendations and developed a strong process for verifying sources and translating technical information into clear consumer guidance.

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Work Experience

Freelance Personal Finance Writer
August 1, 2017 - Present
Authored 3,000+ long-form articles covering retirement planning, Social Security, banking, credit cards, loans, and insurance. Served as a primary retirement and Social Security writer for The Motley Fool, producing content that generated tens of millions of cumulative pageviews. Produced evergreen, SEO-driven articles aligned to editorial guidelines, including state-specific insurance pages for 20+ states. Managed high-volume assignments independently while meeting strict publication deadlines, maintaining multi-year editorial relationships through accurate, compliant, publication-ready deliverables with minimal revision.
Research Analyst at Reviews.com
February 1, 2013 - August 1, 2017
Contributed to hundreds of data-driven product reviews in banking, credit, auto insurance, and home insurance. Used structured evaluation frameworks and independent research to support final product recommendations. Wrote in-depth consumer guides translating complex financial and technical information into clear, reader-focused content. Verified accuracy through company outreach, source validation, and independent fact-checking, while coordinating with multiple editors to balance competing priorities and timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of Wisconsin-Madison
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts at University of Wisconsin - Madison
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Certified Financial Planner®
May 1, 2025 - August 28, 2026
Certified Financial Planner®
May 1, 2025 - August 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    The Motley Fool Retirement & Social Security Freelance Writer

    I’ve been writing retirement and Social Security articles for The Motley Fool since 2018. You can view some of my recent work here: https://www.twine.net/signin