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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.

Can You Go To Jail For Credit Card Debt
Can You Go To Jail For Credit Card Debt?

December 11, 2025

There’s no debtors' prison, but debt could lead to other trouble. Learn how to avoid courtrooms and judges.

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

November 29, 2025

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

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Who Can Access Your Credit Report
Who Can Access Your Credit Report and See Your Credit Score? The List Is Longer Than You Might Expect

December 1, 2025

Who can access your credit report? Lenders, employers, landlords…and more. Learn how to protect your privacy and rights.

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

December 7, 2025

Student loan forbearance differs with federal and private loans. Here’s how both can affect your credit score.

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

December 10, 2025

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

December 12, 2025

Debt gets less scary when you start tackling it. We’ll show you how.

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

December 17, 2025

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

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10 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances
10 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances

December 8, 2025

Start the year off right with our 10 favorite money tips, from maxing out your…

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Moving Back in With Mom and Dad — How to Make the Money Work
Moving Back in With Mom and Dad: How to Make the Money Work

December 18, 2025

Want to save big money on rent? Moving in with Mom and Dad could help. But here’s the right way to do it.

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Why Do People Overspend?
Why Do People Overspend?

December 13, 2025

Overspending could be your brain chasing rewards. Learn how to retrain it to spend smarter.

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