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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

July 22, 2025

It will come as no surprise to know that not all financial advice is good…

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Credit Card Debt Lawyer
Credit Card Debt Lawyer: Should You Use One?

August 3, 2025

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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How to get out of credit card debt without ruining your credit
How To Get Out of Credit Card Debt Without Ruining Your Credit

July 22, 2025

Find out the best ways to pay off your credit cards while improving your credit score.

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How to Manage Student Loan Debt
How to Manage Student Loan Debt

July 22, 2025

If you have a large student debt load, you're not alone. Here are several options…

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Convenient Alternatives to Credit Cards
Convenient Alternatives to Credit Cards

July 19, 2025

Using a credit card isn't always the best option, especially if you're trying to reduce…

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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

July 24, 2025

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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How to Save $100 by Unsubscribing from Entertainment Apps
How to Save $100 by Unsubscribing from Entertainment Apps

July 22, 2025

Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…

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

July 24, 2025

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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What is Budget Billing?
What is Budget Billing?

July 25, 2025

Do the ups and downs of your utility bills make it hard to stick to…

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Lowest Credit Score
What Is the Lowest Credit Score?

July 17, 2025

While very rare, the lowest possible credit score is 300. However, any credit score under 500 is low and under 580 is sub-prime. A low credit score can…

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