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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3 Loans That Are Tough to Refinance
Advertised rates for car loans, mortgages and even some credit ca... Read More

January 10, 2013

6 Loans You Can Get & How to Use Them Wisely
There are lots of cash-strapped consumers out there who, for all ... Read More

January 4, 2013

The Complete Guide to Personal Loans
It started out as a simple question on the Credit.com forum, R... Read More

September 17, 2012

Personal Loans: How Are They Different From Other Types of Credit?
When you need to borrow money you have a number of choices to mak... Read More

August 21, 2012

How to Shop For a Personal Loan
A personal loan can be a great way to consolidate debt or tackle ... Read More

August 2, 2012

3 Ways a Personal Loan Can Boost Your Credit
Consolidating credit card debt with a personal loan can do more t... Read More

July 25, 2012