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.
March 1, 2026
Consolidation could hurt or help your score. Here’s how to tell when it’s the right choice for you.
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March 25, 2026
How to get through a scary financial time: ignore the bad advice and protect your money. We’ll show you how.
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March 20, 2026
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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March 23, 2026
Student loans can be a lot to manage, but you’ve got choices. Learn clear steps to pay less and stress less.
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March 1, 2026
Two of the most popular debt payoff strategies—and the one you’ll actually stick to.
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March 8, 2026
Lenders are looking at VantageScores more than ever before. Here’s what you need to know.
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March 29, 2026
It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…
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March 14, 2026
Collections debt averages $3,000: What do the numbers reveal about finances today? Find out how you stack up.
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March 10, 2026
Skip the bill shock—budget billing keeps your utility payments steady month after month.
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April 3, 2026
You’ve got leverage—you can sue debt collectors who don’t follow the rules. Read up on the details.
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