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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.

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

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If you're worried about how you're going to finally pay for your college education, become…

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The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College
Meet Your Financial Goals and Still Help Your Kid Pay for College

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Our recent survey revealed that helping your kid through college could cause you undue emotional,…

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Who Really Pays for COBRA?
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COBRA can help you get temporary health insurance after you’ve lost your job. But who…

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