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Ben Gran

Financial Writer

Ben Gran is a personal finance writer with years of experience in banking, investing and financial services. A graduate of Rice University, Ben has written financial education content for Business Insider, The Motley Fool, Forbes Advisor, Prudential, Lending Tree, fintech companies, and regional banks like First Horizon.

7 Ways to Save Money This Summer and Still Have Fun
7 Ways to Save Money and Still Have Fun This Summer

July 8, 2025

The enjoy familiar summer activities is stronger than ever. Explore some ways you can save…

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How to Use Credit Cards Wisely
Can You Get a Credit Card After Debt Settlement?

July 14, 2025

Getting a credit card after debt settlement is realistic and possible, and we’ll show you how.

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Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt
Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt

July 14, 2025

Authorized users aren’t on the hook if the account holder dies or defaults. Don’t fall for debt collectors’ scare tactics.

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Why Do People Overspend?
Why Do People Overspend?

July 7, 2025

Why do people overspend? Here’s a glance into the psychological reasons some people tend to…

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Is Marriage Good for Your Financial Health?
Is Marriage Good for Your Financial Health?

July 15, 2025

Marriage is about a strong relationship, but can it be about strong finances too? Learn…

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Why Dealing with Debt Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Why Dealing with Debt Isn’t as Scary as You Think

July 5, 2025

Dealing with debt doesn’t have to be scary. Find out why and what you can…

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5 Strategies to Help Manage Small Business Debt
5 Strategies to Help Manage Small Business Debt

July 14, 2025

In tough times, you will need to work even harder to manage your small business…

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Debt Relief Options
Debt Relief Options

June 29, 2025

Debt relief options like debt settlement, debt management and bankruptcy can help you get rid of debt that you can’t afford.

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Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans
Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans

June 27, 2025

If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…

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How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?
How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?

July 3, 2025

Your credit score may have gone up due to federal student loan deferment. Learn how…

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