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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.

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

June 2, 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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Why Dealing with Debt Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Why Dealing with Debt Isn’t as Scary as You Think

May 23, 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

June 2, 2025

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

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Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans
Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans

June 6, 2025

If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…

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How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?
How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?

May 20, 2025

Your credit score may have gone up due to federal student loan deferment. Learn how…

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Personal Financial Planning for Your Financial Goals
Make Money for Your Holiday Budget Now with Work-from-Home Gigs

June 3, 2025

There's a lot of pressure to spend money during the holidays, even if you're worried…

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How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances
How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances

May 18, 2025

Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances. From taxes, to healthcare, to unemployment, here’s…

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Moving Back in With Mom and Dad — How to Make the Money Work
Moving Back in With Mom and Dad — How to Make the Money Work

May 20, 2025

Need to move back home with mom and dad? Here are tips for both parents…

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Why Did My Credit Score Drop
Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

May 24, 2025

Did you check your credit and ask, “Why Did My Credit Score Drop”? Learn 10 reasons why your credit score can suddenly drop and…

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Which debt to pay off first
Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?

May 23, 2025

You can become debt-free by choosing a debt to start with and the repayment strategy that works for you. Check out our expert guide to learn more.

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