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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.

The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College
Meet Your Financial Goals and Still Help Your Kid Pay for College

December 7, 2025

Our recent survey revealed that helping your kid through college could cause you undue emotional,…

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money
Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money

December 8, 2025

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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Forget $5 Coffees
Forget $5 Coffees. Here's How to Save Big Money and Slash Your Debt

November 25, 2025

Cutting back on coffee could help you get out of debt. But here’s how to make even bigger moves.

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

December 15, 2025

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

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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

December 8, 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
10 Home-Buying Mistakes to Avoid

December 8, 2025

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

December 1, 2025

Overdue on student loans? Need to pay off debt? These student loan apps can help get rid of debt faster.

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How to Use Credit Cards Wisely
Can I Still Use My Credit Card After Debt Settlement?

December 8, 2025

Debt settlement doesn’t mean you’ll never use credit cards again. We’ll walk you through the process to rebuild.

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

December 15, 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

December 17, 2025

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

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