
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 24, 2026
Authorized users aren’t on the hook if the account holder dies or defaults. Don’t fall for debt collectors’ scare tactics.
Read moreJuly 31, 2026
Overspending could be your brain chasing rewards. Learn how to retrain it to spend smarter.
Read moreApril 1, 2026
Maxing-out credit cards? Higher credit utilization could lower your credit score. See if you might need debt relief.
Read moreMarch 1, 2026
Minimum credit card payments mean more interest could impact your credit score. Find out why your payments matter.
Read moreMarch 10, 2026
Take charge of your debt by choosing the first one to smash. We’ll help you learn how to prioritize your debt payoff order.
Read moreMarch 4, 2026
If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…
Read moreMarch 18, 2026
Getting out of debt faster isn’t just about cash—it’s about having the right conversations. Start with these.
Read moreMarch 15, 2026
Debt settlement doesn’t mean you’ll never use credit cards again. We’ll walk you through the process to rebuild.
Read moreApril 3, 2026
The president wants 10% APR on credit cards. Banks say no. Here’s what a credit card interest cap could really mean.
Read moreMarch 7, 2026
Will debt relief hurt your credit? We’ve got tips on how to prepare for credit impacts while getting rid of debt.
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