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.
May 14, 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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April 4, 2026
You don’t need to sign up for a subscription to check your credit score.
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April 1, 2026
Your first credit card can level up your financial game. Here’s how to choose it and use it.
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March 16, 2026
Obeying these nine budget rules can help you save $300 a month—or more!
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April 3, 2026
Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?
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June 15, 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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March 16, 2026
Free money, or a way to lure you deeper into debt? Here is what you…
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April 8, 2026
Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…
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March 8, 2026
You can pay off your full statement balance and still get dinged for credit utilization.
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June 15, 2026
Learn how to pay off student loans in seven smart and effective ways that maximize…
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