Let’s face it - loans are a fact of life. From school tuition and vehicles to homes and businesses, there are few major investments in life that don’t require a loan to help foot the bill at the beginning. Here we’ll catch you up to speed on the various types of loans, how to get the best rates and, most importantly, the ins and outs of paying them off.
Loans
Do you have any equity in your vehicle? If you do, you might be surprised to know that it can be an unlikely source of money. An auto equity loan is a relatively new financial product. In fact, we didn’t even know it was a thing until recently. However, after looking into it we realized […]
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Loans
For many Americans, having a car is a necessity. Maybe you live somewhere without adequate public transportation. Maybe you need a car to get to work, take children to school, or make regular visits to aging parents. Whatever the season, this need certainly comes with a cost. In short, driving isn’t cheap. And if you […]
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Loans
TSP loans are specialized loans designed for employees of the United States federal government. They offer federal employees access to a unique loan class that uses their retirement plans to finance their borrowing needs. Financial advisors often liken them to the 401(k) loans available to members of the general public. Yet, TSP loans differ from […]
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Loans
When most people think about loan sharks, it conjures images of shady gangsters from mob movies. You know, the guys who start breaking the legs of people who owe them money. This depiction is not really accurate. While loan sharks do exist, they rarely have anything to do with organized crime. Violence is seldom part of […]
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