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Ben Gran

Financial Writer

Ben Gran is a personal finance writer with years of experience in banking, investing and financial services. A graduate of Rice University, Ben has written financial education content for Business Insider, The Motley Fool, Forbes Advisor, Prudential, Lending Tree, fintech companies, and regional banks like First Horizon.

10 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances
10 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances

July 30, 2025

Start the year off right with our 10 favorite money tips, from maxing out your…

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7 Ways to Save Money This Summer and Still Have Fun
7 Ways to Save Money and Still Have Fun This Summer

July 30, 2025

The enjoy familiar summer activities is stronger than ever. Explore some ways you can save…

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How to Use Credit Cards Wisely
Can You Get a Credit Card After Debt Settlement?

July 14, 2025

Getting a credit card after debt settlement is realistic and possible, and we’ll show you how.

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Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt
Authorized Users Are Not on the Hook for Unpaid Credit Card Debt

July 14, 2025

Authorized users aren’t on the hook if the account holder dies or defaults. Don’t fall for debt collectors’ scare tactics.

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money
Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money

July 28, 2025

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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Why Do People Overspend?
Why Do People Overspend?

July 29, 2025

Why do people overspend? Here’s a glance into the psychological reasons some people tend to…

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Is Marriage Good for Your Financial Health?
Is Marriage Good for Your Financial Health?

July 15, 2025

Marriage is about a strong relationship, but can it be about strong finances too? Learn…

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Why Dealing with Debt Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Why Dealing with Debt Isn’t as Scary as You Think

July 28, 2025

Dealing with debt doesn’t have to be scary. Find out why and what you can…

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5 Strategies to Help Manage Small Business Debt
5 Strategies to Help Manage Small Business Debt

July 14, 2025

In tough times, you will need to work even harder to manage your small business…

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Debt Relief Options
Debt Relief Options

July 22, 2025

Debt relief options like debt settlement, debt management and bankruptcy can help you get rid of debt that you can’t afford.

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