
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 3, 2026
At Freedom Debt Relief, we know that discrimination within the financial industry exists. Learn more…
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Even if your financial stress is at an all time high, there are ways to…
Read moreApril 1, 2026
Don’t let nationwide debt averages drive you. Your debt can be conquered no matter how it compares.
Read moreMarch 15, 2026
There are so many things you can do with a tax refund, but what should…
Read moreMarch 2, 2026
Different times call for different spending strategies. Here are the best ways to use credit cards in a recession.
Read moreMarch 5, 2026
Think about more than just rates when you consider refinancing your car loan. We’ll show you how to compare offers.
Read moreMarch 7, 2026
There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.
Read moreMarch 3, 2026
Card denial isn’t the end of the story—use it as a step toward stronger credit and future approvals.
Read moreJuly 30, 2026
While very rare, the lowest possible credit score is 300. However, any credit score under 500 is low and under 580 is sub-prime.
Read moreApril 1, 2026
For many of us, selling a car is a no-go, even if payments get too high. Here’s how to handle it.
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