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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.

Financial Advice to Ignore During a Recession
Financial Advice to Ignore During a Recession

March 25, 2026

How to get through a scary financial time: ignore the bad advice and protect your money. We’ll show you how.

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Government Building
What Was Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program?

March 8, 2026

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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Credit Card Debt Lawyer
Getting a Lawyer for Credit Card Debt: Fees and When It’s Worth It

March 20, 2026

Debt lawyers specialize in law concerning the collection of debt. If you loan money to someone, you may use a debt lawyer to file a lawsuit to collect it.

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Car Loan for Bad Credit
Car Loan for Bad Credit: Should You Bite?

October 26, 2026

Having poor credit could double or even triple your APR on a car loan. Here’s how to make your loan more affordable.

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7 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Cards in a Recession
8 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Cards in a Recession

October 24, 2026

Different times call for different spending strategies. Here are the best ways to use credit cards in a recession.

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How to Manage Student Loan Debt
How to Pay Off Student Loans: A Complete Guide

September 19, 2026

Student loans can feel like a lot to manage. Learn clear, practical steps to pay them off with less stress.

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Debt Snowball or Debt Avalanche: Which is Better?
Debt Snowball or Debt Avalanche: Which Method Is Better?

October 7, 2026

One method clears your smallest balance first. The other saves the most interest. The gap is smaller than you'd think.

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What Is VantageScore
What Is VantageScore?

March 8, 2026

Lenders are looking at VantageScores more than ever before. Here’s what you need to know.

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7 Budget Basics Your Teenager Should Know
7 Budget Basics Your Teenager Should Know

March 29, 2026

It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…

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How to open a bank account no creditor can touch
How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch

October 29, 2026

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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