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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.

5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Nearly Two-Thirds of New Homeowners Were Unprepared for the Costs. Here Are the 10 Mistakes to Avoid

May 29, 2026

Buying a home? Don’t make these costly home-buying mistakes. Here are our tips for acing the home-buying process.

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The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College
17% of Parents Dipped Into Retirement Savings to Pay for Their Kids' College. Here's How to Avoid That Mistake

July 24, 2026

Most families are willing to stretch their finances to pay for college. Here are our tips.

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Best Apps to Help Pay Off Student Loans Faster
Best Apps to Help Pay Off Student Loans Faster

March 15, 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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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home

March 22, 2026

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

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Options If You Can't Pay Credit Card Minimum Payments
Options If You Can’t Pay Credit Card Minimum Payments

March 10, 2026

Can’t cover credit card minimum payments? Here are your options for dealing with debt you can't pay.

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What to do if you're subject to wage garnishment for student loan debt
Garnishing Wages for Student Loans Is On Hold: What Does It Mean for You

April 3, 2026

Are your federal student loans in default? See how to avoid wage garnishment based on new details from January 2026.

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What Happens If You Miss One Credit Card Payment
What Happens If You Miss One Credit Card Payment

April 4, 2026

Did you miss a credit card due date? How late you are makes all the difference. Here's what happens.

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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

April 2, 2026

Debt gets less scary when you start tackling it. We’ll show you how.

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Who Really Pays for COBRA?
Who Really Pays for COBRA?

March 26, 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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What Happens if You Don't Pay Your Student Loans?
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Student Loan?

March 5, 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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