Personal Loans

When it comes to personal loans, we want to help you make smarter financial decisions. Our experts explain the inโ€™s & outโ€™s of personal loans, highlight the types of loans availableโ€”their advantages and disadvantagesโ€”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 daysโ€”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. Powerโ€”and the internet has made the loan application and lending process... Read More

| March 8, 2021

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Attention Online Loan Shoppers, Thereโ€™s Now a Place to Take Your Gripes
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March 11, 2016

Should I Use a Credit Card or a Loan to Make a Major Purchase?
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... Read More

March 4, 2016

11 Ways to Use a Personal Loan You Havenโ€™t Thought Of
Home loans, auto loans, student loans โ€” theyโ€™re all self-... Read More

February 25, 2016

How Much Money Can I Borrow for My Wedding?
Couples planning a wedding face a lot of financial decisions. It ... Read More

February 20, 2016

So, About Those โ€˜Freeโ€™ Wedding Loansโ€ฆ
Never mind, dearly beloveds: A Seattle-based startup is reneging... Read More

February 19, 2016

Making That Last Loan Payment: What You Need to Know
Paying off a loan is one of the best financial feelings there is,... Read More

February 5, 2016