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.
March 15, 2026
Overdue on student loans? Need to pay off debt? These student loan apps can help get rid of debt faster.
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June 8, 2026
We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…
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March 27, 2026
Can’t cover credit card minimum payments? Here are your options for dealing with debt you can't pay.
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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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April 4, 2026
Did you miss a credit card due date? How late you are makes all the difference. Here's what happens.
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May 14, 2026
Debt gets less scary when you start tackling it. We’ll show you how.
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June 6, 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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April 10, 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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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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April 5, 2026
Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances. From taxes, to healthcare, to unemployment, here’s…
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