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Cole Tretheway

Financial writer

Cole is a freelance writer. He’s written hundreds of useful articles on money for personal finance publications like The Motley Fool Money. He breaks down complicated topics, like how credit cards work and which brokerage apps are the best, so that they’re easy to understand.

Credit card debt forgiveness for disabled
Credit Card Debt Forgiveness for the Disabled

April 25, 2025

There are no federal credit card debt forgiveness programs for people with disabilities. Creditors can sue you for unpaid debt. Still, they may be unable to collect on the judgment.

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Debt Load
Debt Load and Your Finances

April 17, 2025

Debt load measures how big a burden your debts are becoming so you can plan to keep your payments manageable.

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7 Budget Basics Your Teenager Should Know
7 Budget Basics Your Teenager Should Know

April 24, 2025

It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…

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Credit Card Debt Lawyer
Credit Card Debt Lawyer: Should You Use One?

April 20, 2025

Debt lawyers specialize in law concerning the collection of debt. If you loan money to someone, you may use a debt lawyer to file a lawsuit to collect it.

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How to get out of credit card debt without ruining your credit
How To Get Out of Credit Card Debt Without Ruining Your Credit

April 28, 2025

Find out the best ways to pay off your credit cards while improving your credit score.

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How to Manage Student Loan Debt
How to Manage Student Loan Debt

April 28, 2025

If you have a large student debt load, you're not alone. Here are several options…

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Convenient Alternatives to Credit Cards
Convenient Alternatives to Credit Cards

April 18, 2025

Using a credit card isn't always the best option, especially if you're trying to reduce…

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Debt Snowball or Debt Avalanche: Which is Better?
Debt Snowball or Debt Avalanche: Which is Better?

April 23, 2025

If you have debt, explore the debt snowball or debt avalanche method. Both methods involve…

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How to open a bank account no creditor can touch
How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch

April 29, 2025

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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How to Save $100 by Unsubscribing from Entertainment Apps
How to Save $100 by Unsubscribing from Entertainment Apps

April 29, 2025

Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…

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