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When Refinancing an Auto Loan is a Good Idea

July 26, 2023

Why refinancing your auto loan could benefit you. Living expenses are on the rise in general, and that includes the cost of driving. The last few pandemic years have not been a great time for car shopping. That’s especially true if you needed to finance a car. If you financed a car in the past […]

How to Get the Best Personal Loan Rate

July 24, 2023

3 ways you can get the best personal loan rate. Like a credit card, you can use a personal loan to cover almost any purchase. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen appliances, repair your home, or cover moving expenses, a personal loan can help. Unlike credit cards that come with variable interest rates, personal […]

What to Know About Wedding Personal Loan

July 14, 2023

What to know if you are considering a wedding personal loan. Planning a wedding can be really fun but also financially draining. The average cost of a wedding in 2023 is expected to be $29,000, up from $28,000 in 2022, according to Zola. That factors in expenses like flowers, cake, catering, and more. Having a […]

Could a Personal Loan Help My Credit? 2 Ways it Does

March 23, 2023

A Personal Loan Can Help Your Credit Score Credit scores are the key to borrowing money, whether it’s through a loan or credit card. If you have a poor score, it can be difficult to find a lender or get approved for a credit card. Those lenders that will approve a person with bad credit […]

Prime vs Subprime Loan: What is the Difference?

February 17, 2023

If you are in the market for financing, you’ve probably come across several lending options. Things can get confusing when you’re new to borrowing, making it difficult to decide which is the right funding choice for you. One question many borrowers have is what is the difference between a prime and subprime loan? A key […]

How Does Personal Loan Approval Work?

February 8, 2023

Learn more about the personal loan approval process and how it works. A personal loan is a quick and convenient way to get money to cover a wide range of expenses from home improvements to car repairs and emergency bills. There are many personal loan lenders, but lender qualifications vary from lender to lender. Learn […]

Debt Consolidation vs Debt Settlement

June 29, 2022

Is Debt Consolidation or Debt Settlement Right for Me? There are benefits and drawbacks to both options. You’re tired of feeling anxious about your debt. You want to feel financially free again and out from under the burden of high-interest debt. There are multiple debt payoff strategies, but two common options are debt consolidation and […]

Will Closing Credit Cards Ruin My Credit?

June 12, 2022

Learn more about how closing credit cards impact credit scores. A credit card, like most things, is okay to use in moderation. It’s when you abuse them that they become detrimental to your financial health. Some credit card advice is obvious, like paying off your balance before the end of the month and not maxing […]

What is a Bad Credit Loan and What Can I Expect?

October 7, 2021

Is a Bad Credit Loan the Best Option for You? Borrowing can be challenging for people with credit below the fair range 580 – 669. People with bad credit typically have negative marks in their credit reports like late payments or accounts that are past due or in collections. A low credit score tells a […]

What is Debt Relief and Is it the Best Option for You?

October 4, 2021

Understanding debt relief and your options. Are you trying hard to pay off debt, but not making progress? If you have made real efforts to pay down your debt but can’t seem to make a dent, you may benefit from debt relief. Debt relief options are financial tools that can change the terms or the […]

Borrowing With Your Signature

January 20, 2021

Sometimes, when you apply for a bank loan, you have to agree to put up some type of collateral. This is can be your home, your personal vehicle, your retirement accounts, or any stocks and bonds you may have. Taking out a loan with assets like these as collateral means that the lender can take […]

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