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Emergency expense? Big move? A personal loan can help.
Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.
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A personal loan can help, but there are cheaper ways to bolster your credit score.
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Installment loans are a type of financing that has fixed interest rates and are paid back over a set number of months.
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Low-income loans exist but great rates are rarer.
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Just because a loan is easy to get approved for doesn’t mean it’s the best option.
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You can use Citi Flex Loans to borrow from your eligible credit card’s limit and repay at a fixed rate over time. But is this the right choice for you?
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If you are interested in buying a boat and setting sail on the open water, you have a lot of costs to consider.
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Consider some alternatives before getting an instant loan.
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