author

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.

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

January 29, 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 more
Forget $5 Coffees
Forget $5 Coffees. Here's How to Save Big Money and Slash Your Debt

January 16, 2026

Cutting back on coffee could help you get out of debt. But here’s how to make even bigger moves.

Read more
Why Did My Credit Score Drop
Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

January 11, 2026

Wondering “Why did my credit score drop”? You’re not alone. See the biggest reasons why credit scores go up or down.

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

January 31, 2026

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

Read more
7 Ways to Save Money This Summer and Still Have Fun
7 Ways to Save Money and Still Have Fun This Summer

January 19, 2026

The enjoy familiar summer activities is stronger than ever. Explore some ways you can save…

Read more
Debt Relief Options
6 Real-Life Ways to Get Rid of Debt Faster

January 11, 2026

Was your debt caused by a short-term crisis or long-term budget problems? Explore these debt relief options.

Read more
Why Dealing with Debt Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Why Dealing with Debt Isn’t as Scary as You Think

January 31, 2026

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

Read more
5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
10 Home-Buying Mistakes to Avoid

January 27, 2026

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

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

January 29, 2026

Want to have a richer holiday season without debt? Easy work-from-home gigs could earn you money for the holidays.

Read more
Did Delinquent Student Loans Make Your Credit Score Plunge
Did Delinquent Student Loans Make Your Credit Score Plunge? Here's What to Do Next

January 30, 2026

Got delinquent federal student loans? You have options. See how to get back on track and get on with your life.

Read more