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6 personal loan mistakes that could cost you money
Key takeaways Avoid taking out a longer or larger personal loan than you need. This will help you to avoid…
What is a personal loan? What you should know before you apply
kate_sept2004/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow in a lump sum with…
LightStream vs. SoFi: Which personal loan is right for you?
Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways LightStream personal loans are better for borrowers with strong credit who want to find the…
American Express vs. Discover: Which offers better personal loans?
dusanpetkovic/Getty Images Key takeaways American Express offers the most competitive rates, but it’s exclusive to borrowers who are already Amex…
What to know about tax refund loans
Andrii Zastrozhnov/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Many tax preparation services offer tax refund loans that allow you to…
What is a bad credit personal loan? Here’s what to know
elenaleonova/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Bad credit lenders may approve borrowers with credit scores in the upper 500s…
Pros and cons of credit-building products
Key takeaways The major advantage of credit-building products is the potential to improve or establish your credit score. Higher rates…
When and how to refinance a personal loan
Key takeaways Ideally, you should refinance a personal loan only if you can secure a lower rate and save money…
Top 3 alternatives to installment loans
Key takeaways An installment loan may not be your best option to cover ongoing expenses. Some ways to borrow money…
Boat loans for older boats vs. new boats
Anton Petrus/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways New and used boat loans are available from banks, credit…
