
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 3, 2026
Learn how and why money could be taken from your bank account, and what you can do about it.
Read moreJuly 31, 2026
Overspending could be your brain chasing rewards. Learn how to retrain it to spend smarter.
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.
Read moreMarch 10, 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 moreMarch 5, 2026
Have an old unpaid second mortgage? You might hear from debt collectors. See how to avoid zombie foreclosure.
Read moreMarch 4, 2026
Tired of paying for the high cost of living in America? See how you can get out of debt faster by moving abroad.
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