Cole Tretheway
Financial writer
Cole is a freelance writer. He’s written hundreds of useful articles on money for personal finance publications like The Motley Fool Money. He breaks down complicated topics, like how credit cards work and which brokerage apps are the best, so that they’re easy to understand.
July 18, 2025
There are no federal credit card debt forgiveness programs for people with disabilities. Creditors can sue you for unpaid debt. Still, they may be unable to collect on the judgment.
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July 31, 2025
Learn how to pay off student loans in seven smart and effective ways that maximize…
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July 30, 2025
It’s easy to find yourself swamped by debt, especially after the holidays. If you’re wondering…
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July 30, 2025
Free money, or a way to lure you deeper into debt? Here is what you…
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July 30, 2025
There are so many things you can do with a tax refund, but what should…
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July 30, 2025
Obeying these 9 budget rules can help you save $300 a month – or more!…
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August 1, 2025
Debt load measures how big a burden your debts are becoming so you can plan to keep your payments manageable.
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July 15, 2025
It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…
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July 14, 2025
If you have debt, explore the debt snowball or debt avalanche method. Both methods involve…
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July 30, 2025
Collections debt averages $3,000: What do the numbers reveal about finances today? Find out how you stack up.
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