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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.

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

March 27, 2026

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

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Who Really Pays for COBRA?
Who Really Pays for COBRA?

March 26, 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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Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt
Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt

March 24, 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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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
10 Home-Buying Mistakes to Avoid

March 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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Taking Responsibility for Debt While Avoiding Bankruptcy
Taking Responsibility for Debt While Avoiding Bankruptcy

March 28, 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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What Happens if You Don't Pay Your Student Loans?
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Student Loan?

March 5, 2026

Student loans don’t just go away if you ignore them. See what happens if you don’t pay your student loan.

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Debt Relief Options
6 Real-Life Ways to Get Rid of Debt Faster

April 8, 2026

Was your debt caused by a short-term crisis or long-term budget problems? Explore these debt relief options.

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How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances
How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances

April 5, 2026

Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances. From taxes, to healthcare, to unemployment, here’s…

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

March 20, 2026

If your small business cash flow has taken a hit, here’s how to get strategic about small business debt reduction.

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How long does it take to garnish a bank account
How Long Does it Take to Garnish a Bank Account?

March 3, 2026

Learn how and why money could be taken from your bank account, and what you can do about it.

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