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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.

Want to Get Out of Debt? Focus on This Number First
Want to Get Out of Debt? Focus on Your Income First

November 1, 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.

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

November 1, 2026

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

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

November 3, 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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5 Strategies to Help Manage Small Business Debt
6 Strategies to Help Manage Small Business Debt

November 5, 2026

If your small business cash flow has taken a hit, here’s how to get strategic about small business debt reduction.

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Why Tax Season 2026 Is a Perfect Time to Seek Debt Relief
Why Tax Season 2026 Is a Perfect Time to Seek Debt Relief

April 11, 2026

Want to use your tax refund to pay off debt? Debt relief could get bigger results than minimum payments. Here’s how.

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This One Big Life-Changing Adventure Could Help You Get Out of Debt Fast
This One Big Life-Changing Adventure Could Help You Get Out of Debt Fast

October 25, 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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Options If You Can't Pay Credit Card Minimum Payments
Options If You Can't Pay Minimum on Credit Card

October 31, 2026

Can’t cover credit card minimum payments? Here are your options for dealing with debt you can't pay.

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