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.
November 6, 2026
We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of owning a home.
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October 25, 2026
If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…
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August 5, 2026
Who can access your credit report? Lenders, employers, landlords…and more. Learn how to protect your privacy and rights.
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April 2, 2026
Debt gets less scary when you start tackling it. We’ll show you how.
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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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October 23, 2026
Struggling with multiple credit card debts? Don’t worry. You have choices. Professionals could help, too. Learn how.
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October 23, 2026
Minimum credit card payments mean more interest could impact your credit score. Find out why your payments matter.
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October 27, 2026
Have an old unpaid second mortgage? You might hear from debt collectors. See how to avoid zombie foreclosure.
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April 3, 2026
Are your federal student loans in default? See how to avoid wage garnishment based on new details from January 2026.
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November 5, 2026
Don’t pay more for your burrito. Learn how to avoid Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for everyday purchases.
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