
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.
October 24, 2026
Learn how and why money could be taken from your bank account, and what you can do about it.
Read moreJuly 31, 2026
Overspending could be your brain chasing rewards. Learn how to retrain it to spend smarter.
Read moreOctober 28, 2026
Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances.
Read moreOctober 27, 2026
Wondering “Why did my credit score drop”? You’re not alone. See the biggest reasons why credit scores go up or down.
Read moreMarch 18, 2026
Getting out of debt faster isn’t just about cash—it’s about having the right conversations. Start with these.
Read moreOctober 27, 2026
Student loans don’t just go away if you ignore them. See what happens if you don’t pay your student loan.
Read moreMarch 15, 2026
Debt settlement doesn’t mean you’ll never use credit cards again. We’ll walk you through the process to rebuild.
Read moreApril 3, 2026
The president wants 10% APR on credit cards. Banks say no. Here’s what a credit card interest cap could really mean.
Read moreOctober 28, 2026
Will debt relief hurt your credit? We’ve got tips on how to prepare for credit impacts while getting rid of debt.
Read moreMarch 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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