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.

How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?

January 23, 2026

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

Top 5 Tough Conversations that Could Help You Put Debt Behind You

January 22, 2026

Getting out of debt faster isn’t just about cash—it’s about having the right conversations. Start with these.

Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans

January 10, 2026

If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…

How Long Does it Take to Garnish a Bank Account?

January 9, 2026

Learn how and why money could be taken from your bank account, and what you can do about it.

The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home

January 27, 2026

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

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