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.
June 6, 2025
Using a credit card isn't always the best option, especially if you're trying to reduce…
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June 4, 2025
Credit cards can help you, rather than hurt you in a recession, as long as…
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June 4, 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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June 3, 2025
It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…
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June 9, 2025
Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…
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June 5, 2025
If you were denied a credit card, the card issuer must tell you the reason. Get on track to improve your credit score. Learn more from our expert
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June 8, 2025
If you have a large student debt load, you're not alone. Here are several options…
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June 10, 2025
There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.
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