
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.
March 4, 2026
If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…
Read moreFebruary 18, 2026
Student loan forbearance differs with federal and private loans. Here’s how both can affect your credit score.
Read moreMarch 12, 2026
Can’t pay your auto loan? You don’t have to wait for the repo man. Learn how to decide whether to surrender your car.
Read moreFebruary 22, 2026
We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…
Read moreFebruary 18, 2026
Don’t pay more for your burrito. Learn how to avoid Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for everyday purchases.
Read moreMarch 10, 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.
Read moreMarch 7, 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.
Read moreMarch 5, 2026
Have an old unpaid second mortgage? You might hear from debt collectors. See how to avoid zombie foreclosure.
Read moreFebruary 26, 2026
There’s no debtors' prison, but debt could lead to other trouble. Learn how to avoid courtrooms and judges.
Read moreMarch 4, 2026
Tired of paying for the high cost of living in America? See how you can get out of debt faster by moving abroad.
Read more



