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Lying on a personal loan application is a bad idea
Lying on a personal loan application may lead to serious financial and legal issues.
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Are personal loans taxable? How personal loans affect your tax return
Personal loans are not typically taxable, because they’re a debt, not income.
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Personal loan default: What it is and how to get out of it
A personal loan default hurts your credit score. Here’s how to avoid it.
5 min read Apr 08, 2024 -
Can you use a personal loan to buy a car?
Yes, you can use a personal loan to buy a car.
4 min read Apr 08, 2024 -
3 steps to choosing a small dollar loan & 3 alternatives
Check terms, amounts, funding times and cost, to pick the best small dollar loan.
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Co-signer rights & responsibilities: How co-signing works
If you’re considering cosigning a loan, know your rights and responsibilities.
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5 types of bad credit loans and their uses
People with bad credit may be able to qualify for certain types of bad credit loans.
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Pros and cons of credit-building products
Credit-building products can be useful in specific circumstances — find out if yours is one of them.
7 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
How to calculate interest on a loan: Tools to make it easy
Learn about types of interest and how to calculate how much interest you’ll pay.
6 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
The pros and cons of personal loans
Personal loans are a quick source of cash, but be careful how you use them.
7 min read Apr 05, 2024
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Hannah has been editing for Bankrate since late 2022. They aim to provide the most up-to-date information to help people navigate the complexities of loans and make the best financial decisions.
Heidi Rivera is a personal finance writer and reporter for Bankrate. Her areas of expertise include personal loans, student loans and debt consolidation, in addition to data collection and analysis.
Hanneh Bareham has been a personal finance writer with Bankrate since 2020. She started out as a credit cards reporter before transitioning into the role of student loans reporter. She is now a writer on the loans team, further widening her scope across multiple forms of consumer lending.
Rhys Subitch is a Bankrate editor who leads an editorial team dedicated to developing educational content about personal loans products for every part of life.