
8 types of emergency loans
If saving up isn’t possible, shop around for the emergency loan with the best rate.
Heidi Rivera is a personal finance reporter for Bankrate. She began her journey in the personal finance space in 2018. Her areas of expertise include personal loans, mortgages, student loans and higher education.
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