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.
January 15, 2026
When you feel like your budget is as lean as it can be, attack debt from the other direction: increase your income. Here’s how.
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January 12, 2026
Have an old unpaid second mortgage? You might hear from debt collectors. See how to avoid zombie foreclosure.
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January 12, 2026
Want to save big money on rent? Moving in with Mom and Dad could help. But here’s the right way to do it.
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January 20, 2026
Overdue on student loans? Need to pay off debt? These student loan apps can help get rid of debt faster.
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January 19, 2026
Start the year off right with our 10 favorite money tips, from maxing out your…
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January 17, 2026
If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…
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January 17, 2026
Who can access your credit report? Lenders, employers, landlords…and more. Learn how to protect your privacy and rights.
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January 12, 2026
Student loans don’t just go away if you ignore them. See what happens if you don’t pay your student loan.
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January 29, 2026
Marriage is about a strong relationship, but can it be about strong finances too? Learn…
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January 29, 2026
Changing jobs? You might get COBRA health insurance. But it can be costly. Learn more about who pays for COBRA coverage.
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