
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.
February 23, 2026
Student loans can be a lot to manage, but you’ve got choices. Learn clear steps to pay less and stress less.
Read moreFebruary 24, 2026
How to get through a scary financial time: ignore the bad advice and protect your money. We’ll show you how.
Read moreMarch 5, 2026
Having poor credit could double or even triple your APR on a car loan. Here’s how to make your loan more affordable.
Read moreMarch 5, 2026
Think about more than just rates when you consider refinancing your car loan. We’ll show you how to compare offers.
Read moreMarch 8, 2026
You can pay off your full statement balance and still get dinged for credit utilization.
Read moreMarch 8, 2026
Lenders are looking at VantageScores more than ever before. Here’s what you need to know.
Read moreFebruary 28, 2026
There’s a good chance your disability income is safe from creditors, even if they win a judgment against you.
Read moreMarch 1, 2026
Two of the most popular debt payoff strategies—and the one you’ll actually stick to.
Read moreFebruary 26, 2026
It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…
Read moreFebruary 27, 2026
You’ve got leverage—you can sue debt collectors who don’t follow the rules. Read up on the details.
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