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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.

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

June 11, 2025

Need to move back home with mom and dad? Here are tips for both parents…

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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

June 2, 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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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid

June 9, 2025

If you're in the market for a new home and looking to take out a…

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Best Apps to Help Pay Off Student Loans Faster
Best Apps to Help Pay Off Student Loans Faster

June 6, 2025

If you're worried about how you're going to finally pay for your college education, become…

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

June 6, 2025

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

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

June 9, 2025

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

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