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
Helping a family member or friend to secure a loan is a nice gesture. Co-signing a loan is very common, but not without its pitfalls. A poll by CreditCards.com found that 1 in 6 respondents had co-signed for someone else, whether to get a credit card or other type of loan. However, is it really […]
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Personal Loans
A personal loan can be a good idea for a number of reasons. It offers a way to get the cash you need – cash you can use to pay off debt, tackle expenses, or make a costly purchase. And you can take your time to pay back these loans, which gives you some flexibility.
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Student Loans
Student loans can be a real financial wrecker. The U.S. Federal Reserve estimates that Americans now owe between $900 billion and $1 trillion in student loan debt. That figure has been steadily growing since the 1980s. Other estimates put the total amount of student debt around $1.5 trillion. The average American leaving college owes more […]
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Loans
Financial emergencies can happen when you least expect it. If you’re not prepared for them, the stress can be insurmountable. It can be a difficult task to find a way to pay for a beloved pet who is sick or injured. Or new brakes for your car — you know, the one that gets you […]
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