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.
April 1, 2026
Don’t let nationwide debt averages drive you. Your debt can be conquered no matter how it compares.
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March 15, 2026
There are so many things you can do with a tax refund, but what should…
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October 23, 2026
Consolidation could hurt or help your score. Here’s how to tell when it’s the right choice for you.
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July 31, 2026
At Freedom Debt Relief, we know that discrimination within the financial industry exists. Learn more…
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March 10, 2026
Skip the bill shock—budget billing keeps your utility payments steady month after month.
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October 27, 2026
Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…
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October 24, 2026
We surveyed more than 2,000 Americans on their financial situation and learned that 54% of…
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September 21, 2026
You don’t need to sign up for a subscription to check your credit score.
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October 26, 2026
Think about more than just rates when you consider refinancing your car loan. We’ll show you how to compare offers.
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July 30, 2026
While very rare, the lowest possible credit score is 300. However, any credit score under 500 is low and under 580 is sub-prime.
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