July 24, 2023 3 ways you can get the best personal loan rate. Like a credit card, you can use a personal loan to cover almost any purchase. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen appliances, repair your home, or cover moving expenses, a personal loan can help. Unlike credit cards that come with variable interest rates, personal […]
July 19, 2023 You’ve got the urge to travel, but getting away is certainly not cheap right now. Use these insider tips to adjust how you book and make plans to save money on travel. 1. Start checking airfare months before you plan to travel. Flights are generally more expensive if you wait to the last minute to […]
July 14, 2023 What to know if you are considering a wedding personal loan. Planning a wedding can be really fun but also financially draining. The average cost of a wedding in 2023 is expected to be $29,000, up from $28,000 in 2022, according to Zola. That factors in expenses like flowers, cake, catering, and more. Having a […]
July 10, 2023 How does your personal loan balance compare to the average? Personal loans are popular among consumers because they are flexible and relatively easy to obtain. Personal loans also tend to come with competitive interest rates and don’t require you to put down collateral. Since personal loans come with fixed rates, consumers find them easier to […]
June 29, 2023 Home equity loan or cash-out refinance? Which is the better choice? When you need funds for a major expense, you might be considering a home equity loan or cash-out refinance. As a homeowner, you have the unique benefit of being able to tap into the equity you build over time. Home equity is the value […]
June 26, 2023 Rising Car Debt is a Problem Car prices have surged since the pandemic. As a result, many consumers are paying car payments that are more than $1,000 a month. In addition to higher car prices, the Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates in an attempt to calm inflation, driving up auto loan balances. These […]
June 6, 2023 Used car tips to help you save when financing. Buying a used car can be a great way to save money and stick to your budget. A used or preowned car can be much less expensive than buying a similar new model. The average used car price as of January 2023 was about $26,000. On […]
May 30, 2023 Peer-to-peer lending is a term you might have heard of, but what is it? Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is an alternative for borrowers who want to avoid traditional financial institutions and prefer dealing with investors who may be interested in financing their loans. Peer-to-peer lending is on the rise. The global peer-to-peer lending market is predicted […]
May 26, 2023 A home renovation can make your home more enjoyable to live in, may increase your home resale value, and make it easier to sell your home. Many homeowners are looking to renovate instead of selling their home since mortgage rates are still high, despite dipping recently. About 17% of homeowners are spending more on improvements […]
May 3, 2023 3 Personal Loan Mistakes to Avoid When Applying Personal loans are pretty common among Americans thanks to their flexibility and lower qualification requirements. If you have an unexpected expense or major purchase, you might be exploring personal loans as an option. If it’s your first time applying for personal loan funding, you’ll want to avoid […]
April 28, 2023 Personal loans and mortgages are common types of debt. Here’s how they impact each other. Many Americans use unsecured personal loans to pay off high interest debt, make major purchases, and cover unexpected expenses. As of Q4 2022, the total unsecured personal loan balance was $222 billion, up from $167 billion the previous year, according […]
April 19, 2023 How to Keep Up with Your Car Loan Payments Many Americans rely on car loans to be able to drive. Car loans have been on an upward trend for the past several years. The number of car loans has grown about 29% over the past decade to about 116.43 million loans. With higher interest rates, […]
