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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.

9 Amazing Ways to Save $300 Every Month
9 Amazing Ways to Save $300 Every Month

March 16, 2026

Obeying these nine budget rules can help you save $300 a month—or more!

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Debt Load
Debt Load and Your Finances

March 18, 2026

Learn how much debt might be too much for you. Find out where you stand and take control of your debt.

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

April 3, 2026

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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Credit card debt forgiveness for disabled
Credit Card Debt Forgiveness for Disabled Individuals: Complete Guide [2025]

April 17, 2026

There’s a good chance your disability income is safe from creditors, even if they win a judgment against you.

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The Credit Card Sign Up Bonus: Too Good to Be True?
The Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus: Worth It?

March 16, 2026

Free money, or a way to lure you deeper into debt? Here is what you…

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

April 8, 2026

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

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What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA
What Is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA?

April 3, 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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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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Does Credit Utilization Matter if You Pay in Full?
Does Credit Utilization Matter If You Pay in Full?

March 8, 2026

You can pay off your full statement balance and still get dinged for credit utilization.

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What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination
What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination

April 12, 2026

At Freedom Debt Relief, we know that discrimination within the financial industry exists. Learn more…

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