Loans

Loans 19 May, 2025 5 min read

by Stella Martin

5 Gut-Check Questions to Ask Before Saying Yes to Any Loan

by Stella Martin

Co-Borrower vs. Co-Signer: Which One Comes With the Bigger Risk?

Loans 03 Jun, 2025 5 min read

Co-Borrower vs. Co-Signer: Which One Comes With the Bigger Risk?

When a friend asked me to co-sign for a car loan last year, I paused mid-bite of my lunch. Not because I didn’t trust him (we’ve known each other since college), but because I knew what that signature could actually mean for my credit, my finances, and—frankly—our friendship.

by Isabella Greene

Before You Tap Your Home Equity: HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan—What Most People Miss

Loans 19 Nov, 2024

Before You Tap Your Home Equity: HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan—What Most People Miss

Breaking Down the Different Types of Borrowing Options

Loans 13 Jan, 2025

Breaking Down the Different Types of Borrowing Options

by Shannon Bloom

Ditch the Debt: How to Budget Your Way to Student Loan Freedom

Loans 17 Dec, 2024

Ditch the Debt: How to Budget Your Way to Student Loan Freedom

Getting Calls About Instant Student Loan Relief? Red Flags Every Borrower Should Know

Loans 13 Feb, 2025

Getting Calls About Instant Student Loan Relief? Red Flags Every Borrower Should Know

by Shannon Bloom

What You Should Know Before Taking Out an Unsecured Personal Loan

Loans 18 Mar, 2025

What You Should Know Before Taking Out an Unsecured Personal Loan

Why Debt Consolidation Might Save Your Finances—or Set You Back

Loans 23 Apr, 2025

Why Debt Consolidation Might Save Your Finances—or Set You Back

The Basics of VA Home Loans for Veterans and Active-Duty Buyers

Loans 11 Apr, 2025

The Basics of VA Home Loans for Veterans and Active-Duty Buyers

Everything You Need to Know About Rates, Fees, and Repayment Terms

Loans 24 Jun, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Rates, Fees, and Repayment Terms

Bad Credit Isn’t the End—Here’s How to Navigate a Personal Loan the Smart Way

Loans 18 Jun, 2025

Bad Credit Isn’t the End—Here’s How to Navigate a Personal Loan the Smart Way

Is College Worth the Cost? Evaluating Student Loans Pros and Cons

Loans 12 Aug, 2025

Is College Worth the Cost? Evaluating Student Loans Pros and Cons

The Truth About Closing Costs: What You’ll Pay (and How to Save)

Loans 04 Aug, 2025

The Truth About Closing Costs: What You’ll Pay (and How to Save)

The Ultimate Guide to Reverse Mortgages: Everything You Need to Know

Loans 11 Jul, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Reverse Mortgages: Everything You Need to Know

All You Need to Know About Student Loans for College

Loans 23 Sep, 2025

All You Need to Know About Student Loans for College

Car Title Loans: What They Are, How They Work, and the Risk You Might Miss

Loans 15 Sep, 2025

Car Title Loans: What They Are, How They Work, and the Risk You Might Miss

Not All Small Business Loans Are Created Equal—Here’s How to Choose Right

Loans 21 Oct, 2025

Not All Small Business Loans Are Created Equal—Here’s How to Choose Right

The Pros, the Risks, and the Real Cost of Taking Out a Logbook Loan

Loans 17 Oct, 2025

The Pros, the Risks, and the Real Cost of Taking Out a Logbook Loan

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Your “Best Credit Card” Isn’t Universal—Here’s How to Choose One Based on How You Spend

Credit 11 Feb, 2025

Your “Best Credit Card” Isn’t Universal—Here’s How to Choose One Based on How You Spend

Couples and Money: Should You Share a Bank Account?

Banking 06 Aug, 2025

Couples and Money: Should You Share a Bank Account?

The “Right” Refinance Option Depends on Your Goals—Here’s How to Choose

Mortgage 08 Jul, 2025

The “Right” Refinance Option Depends on Your Goals—Here’s How to Choose

How I Evaluate Holiday Bank Bonuses: 9 Things I Check Before I Sign Up

Banking 13 Dec, 2024

How I Evaluate Holiday Bank Bonuses: 9 Things I Check Before I Sign Up