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Taking out a personal loan to buy a timeshare
Key takeaways Timeshare loans are often affiliated with timeshare property developers and have steep interest rates. Personal loans from banks…
Best small personal loans
Key takeaways A small personal loan is a type of installment loan of up to $5,000 that’s payable in equal…
Will an emergency loan impact my credit?
Anastasiia Shavshyna/Getty Images Key takeaways When you apply for an emergency loan, a lender usually performs a hard credit check…
8 types of personal loans and their uses — plus 5 to avoid
Key takeaways Personal loans come in many forms, including secured and unsecured loans, debt consolidation loans and personal lines of…
Roughly 30% back-to-school shoppers report going into debt over back-to-school shopping; is buy now, pay later the solution?
Over the past few years, American consumers have been grappling with the impact of inflation on their wallets. With back-to-school…
Pros and cons of credit-building products
Key takeaways The major advantage of credit-building products is the potential to improve or establish your credit score. Higher rates…
When and how to refinance a personal loan
Key takeaways Ideally, you should refinance a personal loan only if you can secure a lower rate and save money…
How to calculate loan payments and costs
Key takeaways Your payment is calculated based on your interest rate and repayment period. The type of loan (interest-only or…
Pros and cons of credit-builder loans: Will one work for you?
eclipse_images/Getty Images Key takeaways A credit-builder loan helps borrowers improve their payment history — and by extension their credit score…
Top 3 alternatives to installment loans
Key takeaways An installment loan may not be your best option to cover ongoing expenses. Some ways to borrow money…
