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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.

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

February 26, 2026

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

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How to Pay Off Multiple Credit Cards
How to Pay Off Multiple Credit Cards

March 1, 2026

Struggling with multiple credit card debts? Don’t worry. You have choices. Professionals could help, too. Learn how.

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

March 11, 2026

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

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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?
Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?

March 7, 2026

Will debt relief hurt your credit? We’ve got tips on how to prepare for credit impacts while getting rid of debt.

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Why Did My Credit Score Drop
Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

March 5, 2026

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

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How to Use Credit Cards Wisely
Can I Still Use My Credit Card After Debt Settlement?

March 16, 2026

Debt settlement doesn’t mean you’ll never use credit cards again. We’ll walk you through the process to rebuild.

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10 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances
10 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances

March 14, 2026

Start the year off right with our 10 favorite money tips, from maxing out your…

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

February 24, 2026

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

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

February 25, 2026

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

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