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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.

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

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Get an angry call from a debt collector? Learn how to use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to stop the harassment.

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

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Credit cards can help you, rather than hurt you in a recession, as long as…

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How to Stop Credit Card Collection Calls
How to Stop Credit Card Collection Calls

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Learn your rights and how to stop collection calls from credit card companies and debt collectors.

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Denied credit card
Denied a Credit Card? Here’s What to Do Next

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If you were denied a credit card, the card issuer must tell you the reason. Get on track to improve your credit score. Learn more from our expert

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