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.

A young woman sits outside at a table with a laptop, notebook and pen, and a cup of coffee.

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

Credit Tools

View All Personal Loans Posts

Study: Payday Loans Used for Expenses, Not Emergencies
Payday lending has long been a controversial topic in the financi... Read More

July 23, 2012

Octomom the Latest to Endorse Payday Loans
In recent years, several celebrities have lent their names and li... Read More

July 21, 2012

Need a Payday Loan? Why Not Try a Bank?
For years, advocacy groups have bemoaned the steep fees and high ... Read More

September 27, 2011

H&R Block Reaches $125 Million Settlement Over Loan Probe
H&R Block will pay $125 million to settle claims of unfair an... Read More

August 11, 2011

Gov’t Asks FAA Safety Inspectors for a Big No-Interest Loan
The latest budget blockade in Congress is forcing inspectors resp... Read More

August 3, 2011

Small Business? Big Dreams? No Loans.
Most small business owners are excited about the near future, but... Read More

June 16, 2011