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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.

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

March 4, 2026

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?

February 18, 2026

Student loan forbearance differs with federal and private loans. Here’s how both can affect your credit score.

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Can I Surrender My Car If I Can't Afford the Loan?
Can I Surrender My Car If I Can’t Afford the Loan?

March 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.

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

February 22, 2026

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

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Don’t Let a Burrito Put You Into High-Interest Debt
Don’t Let a Burrito Put You Into High-Interest Debt. Beware of BNPL

February 18, 2026

Don’t pay more for your burrito. Learn how to avoid Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for everyday purchases.

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Want to Get Out of Debt? Focus on This Number First
Want to Get Out of Debt? Focus on This Number First

March 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.

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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

March 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.

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Could Zombie Foreclosure Happen to You?
Could Zombie Foreclosure Happen To You? Don't Make This One Big Mistake

March 5, 2026

Have an old unpaid second mortgage? You might hear from debt collectors. See how to avoid zombie foreclosure.

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Can You Go To Jail For Credit Card Debt
Can You Go To Jail For Credit Card Debt?

February 26, 2026

There’s no debtors' prison, but debt could lead to other trouble. Learn how to avoid courtrooms and judges.

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This One Big Life-Changing Adventure Could Help You Get Out of Debt Fast
This One Big Life-Changing Adventure Could Help You Get Out of Debt Fast

March 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.

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