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.
December 5, 2025
We surveyed more than 2,000 Americans on their financial situation and learned that 54% of…
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December 6, 2025
Two of the most popular debt payoff strategies—and the one you’ll actually stick to.
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December 2, 2025
Collections debt averages $3,000: What do the numbers reveal about finances today? Find out how you stack up.
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December 9, 2025
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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December 5, 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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December 6, 2025
Smart debt payoff strategies could free you from credit card stress while you protect your credit score.
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December 8, 2025
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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December 1, 2025
Stay secure and in control of your money—see the best credit card alternatives for debt- and stress-free spending.
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December 2, 2025
There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.
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November 29, 2025
Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…
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