Personal loan interest rates plunge: Borrowers can save on 3-year and 5-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Debt collectors can now contact you through text, email and even social media
Credit card companies, medical providers and more can hire debt collectors to hound you for virtually any kind of debt. Now, these professionals can also collect debt payments by reaching out to you online.
Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Personal loan interest rates plummet for both 3-year and 5-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Getting out of debt is a top New Year's resolution, study finds
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
What can you use a personal loan for?
Learn what a personal loan is, how to get one, and some common personal loan uses.
5 New Year's financial resolutions for beginners to build better money habits in 2022
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
What is a fast personal loan and how can I get one?
Looking for quick cash to cover a large expense or financial emergency? Fast personal loans are a useful option to consider. Compare loan rates and terms.
How to get a personal loan
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or to fund a large expense, here’s what you need to know.
I want a loan — how long will it take to get my money?
The Credible Money Coach explains how long it can take to close on different types of loans.
CFPB opens investigation into buy now, pay later credit programs
The CFPB announced a new investigation into buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit programs, saying it is concerned they allow consumers to take on debt too easily.
Personal loan interest rates creep up, but 5-year rates still lower than this time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly
Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
5-year personal loan interest rates slip, 3-year rates edge up
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Does debt consolidation hurt your credit? What you need to know
Debt consolidation lets you roll several high-interests debts into one manageable payment. Find out whether it hurts your credit.
Tips for spotting and avoiding personal loan scams
Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.
Buy now, pay later loans to be formally included in Equifax credit reports
Equifax is the first major credit bureau to formalize a standard process for reporting BNPL payments. Here's how the move may impact your personal finances.
I’m retired and struggling to pay off $25,000 in credit card debt. What can I do?
The Credible Money Coach helps a retiree understand her options for managing credit card debt.
Lending to borrowers with low credit scores could increase in 2022, TransUnion forecasts
Auto loans, credit cards and personal loans to borrowers with low credit scores could increase in 2022, a new TransUnion forecast shows.
Personal loan interest rates creep up, but 5-year fixed-rate still lower than this time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.