Ben Tejes

Ben Tejes is a personal finance writer and fintech entrepreneur with a background spanning management consulting, high-tech, and financial services startups. He is the co-founder and CEO of Ascend Finance, a financial technology company built around a single mission: helping people find the fastest, most cost-effective path out of debt by giving them unbiased information about every option available to them — from debt consolidation and settlement to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Ben's work at Ascend Finance put him at the center of conversations that most people only have when they are already in financial crisis. That experience gave him a deep, practical understanding of debt relief options — how they work, when they make sense, and how they are often misrepresented by an industry that profits from confusion. He brings that knowledge to his writing at The College Investor, where he covers budgeting strategies, debt freedom techniques, and the evolving landscape of consumer fintech.

He also writes at his own blog, Saved By The Cents, where he shares personal finance insights for readers who want to get ahead without the jargon. Ben's writing style reflects his consulting background: analytical without being cold, and always focused on actionable takeaways that readers can use immediately.
In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his three young daughters and exploring new hikes.