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.
February 23, 2026
Buying a home? Don’t make these costly home-buying mistakes. Here are our tips for acing the home-buying process.
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February 23, 2026
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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February 24, 2026
Want to have a richer holiday season without debt? Easy work-from-home gigs could earn you money for the holidays.
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February 25, 2026
A North Carolina resident found success in paying off her debt with the Freedom Debt Relief program. Learn why she opted for debt relief over bankruptcy.
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February 24, 2026
Can’t pay your auto loan? You don’t have to wait for the repo man. Learn how to decide whether to surrender your car.
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February 24, 2026
Changing jobs? You might get COBRA health insurance. But it can be costly. Learn more about who pays for COBRA coverage.
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February 25, 2026
Marriage is about a strong relationship, but can it be about strong finances too? Learn…
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February 28, 2026
Overspending could be your brain chasing rewards. Learn how to retrain it to spend smarter.
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February 25, 2026
Got delinquent federal student loans? You have options. See how to get back on track and get on with your life.
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February 26, 2026
There’s no debtors' prison, but debt could lead to other trouble. Learn how to avoid courtrooms and judges.
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