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A personal loan is used for financing large purchases or covering major expenses.

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Getting the best financing for your new set of wheels requires time and research.

Paying for college is a challenge for many students, but student loans can help.
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Secured and unsecured business lines of credit each offer advantages and drawbacks.

Find out how much you could possibly borrow with bad credit.

Learn why these nonprofit institutions are a smart choice for auto buyers.

If your loan cosigner dies, you’ll take on full responsibility for the loan.

Installment loans are a type of financing that has fixed interest rates and are paid back over a set number of months.

To keep your books balanced properly, make sure you understand each of these terms.

Alternative business lending can help you get funded, but often at a higher cost.

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