Personal Loans

When it comes to personal loans, we want to help you make smarter financial decisions. Our experts explain the in’s & out’s of personal loans, highlight the types of loans available—their advantages and disadvantages—and how to improve your chances of getting approved. We also alert you to personal loan scams you should avoid & highlight how personal loans compare to traditional student loans or auto loans.

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Personal Loans

How to Find the Right Online Personal Loan for You

Everything is online these days—including personal loans. Online lenders make it easy to compare rates and terms and find the right online personal loan for your situation. Personal loans were the fastest-growing category of consumer debt in 2019, according to a survey from J.D. Power—and the internet has made the loan application and lending process... Read More

| March 8, 2021

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Personal Loan Statistics to Know for 2023
27 million Americans currently have personal loan balances at an ... Read More

March 22, 2023

How Payday Loans Work: the Truths, the Myths and the Potential Trap
Payday loans sound like a fast, easy way out of trouble. You take... Read More

November 2, 2021

Low Interest Payday Loan Alternatives to Consider
Close to 50% of Americans have little to no savings, and almost 7... Read More

June 23, 2021

Personal Loans Statistics
Americans always seem to want more–we’re all guilty of it... Read More

April 27, 2021

How to Get a Loan with Bad Credit
If you have bad credit and need a loan, your options can feel lim... Read More

January 13, 2021

How to Take Advantage of Low-Interest Loans During the COVID-19 Health Crisis
The following is a guest post from Dr. David L Tuyo II, president... Read More

December 2, 2020