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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

September 14, 2025

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

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Taking Responsibility for Debt While Avoiding Bankruptcy
Taking Responsibility for Debt While Avoiding Bankruptcy

August 31, 2025

A North Carolina resident found success in paying off her debt with the Freedom Debt Relief program. Learn why she opted for debt relief over bankruptcy.

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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

September 14, 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 I Still Use My Credit Card After Debt Settlement?

September 15, 2025

Debt settlement doesn’t mean you’ll never use credit cards again. We’ll walk you through the process to rebuild.

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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

September 6, 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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How long does it take to garnish a bank account
How Long Does it Take to Garnish a Bank Account?

September 5, 2025

Learn how and why money could be taken from your bank account, and what you can do about it.

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

September 12, 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?

September 13, 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?

August 31, 2025

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

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home

August 30, 2025

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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