
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 22, 2026
We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…
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Don’t pay more for your burrito. Learn how to avoid Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for everyday purchases.
Read moreMarch 28, 2026
When you feel like your budget is as lean as it can be, attack debt from the other direction: increase your income. Here’s how.
Read moreApril 4, 2026
Want to save big money on rent? Moving in with Mom and Dad could help. But here’s the right way to do it.
Read moreApril 10, 2026
Have an old unpaid second mortgage? You might hear from debt collectors. See how to avoid zombie foreclosure.
Read moreApril 1, 2026
There’s no debtors' prison, but debt could lead to other trouble. Learn how to avoid courtrooms and judges.
Read moreApril 11, 2026
Tired of paying for the high cost of living in America? See how you can get out of debt faster by moving abroad.
Read moreApril 2, 2026
Debt gets less scary when you start tackling it. We’ll show you how.
Read moreMarch 24, 2026
Cutting back on coffee could help you get out of debt. But here’s how to make even bigger moves.
Read moreApril 10, 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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