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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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 Haven’t Thought Of
Home loans, auto loans, student loans — they’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 ‘Free’ Wedding Loans…
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

The Most Underappreciated Tool for Getting Debt Free
If your holiday debt is much higher than expected, you may be inc... Read More

December 25, 2015