
How to finance a boat
Boats can be expensive, but there are some financing options if you don’t have cash to purchase one outright.
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— Raija Haughn
Raija Haughn is an associate writer for Bankrate.com specializing in personal and home equity loans. She is passionate about helping people make financial decisions that will benefit them long term. She believes, above all, that financial knowledge and resources should be readily accessible to everyone.
Raija graduated from the College of Charleston in 2020 with degrees in Communication and Women's and Gender Studies. during her time in college, she worked as a writer and managing editor for the College of Charleston's student publication, Cistern Yard News. She also worked with the Women's Health Research Team as a research coordinator and manuscript author.
Everyone deserves access to financial literacy on their own terms
— Raija Haughn
Boats can be expensive, but there are some financing options if you don’t have cash to purchase one outright.
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