Should you finance your business with a personal loan?
Wondering if you should take out a personal loan to finance your business? Here are some of the advantages of funding your startup with a personal loan — and what to consider.
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Debit cards for kids: Can they help teach money management?
Companies are rolling out with specialty debit cards for kids. But can a debit card really help children learn to spend responsibly? If you're on the fence about offering a debit card to your child, here are some things to consider.
Q&A with Constantine Yannelis: Should you get a personal loan or line of credit?
Wondering if you should get a personal loan or line of credit? Use our conversation with Constantine Yannelis, assistant professor of finance at NYU, as a guide
How to get a personal loan
Sure, it’s ideal to have enough savings in the bank for life’s major expenses, But sometimes life happens, and you need to a personal loan for something important. Here's how to get a personal loan.
Q&A with Robert Hartwig: Navigating personal loans and credit
When shopping for a personal loan, it's important to understand how personal loans and credit work together. To get a better take, we turned to a finance guru Robert Hartwig.
Q&A with Preston D. Cherry: Using small-win financial goals to achieve big outcomes
Achieving long-term financial goals can sometimes seem like a pipe dream. Fortunately, according to our guest, starting out with small-win financial goals can help you achieve big outcomes. Here's how.
Q&A with Abed G. Rabbani: Setting realistic financial goals
We're not yet too far into 2018 to set resolutions. And one that's often overlooked is arguably one of the most important — setting realistic financial goals. We had the chance to sit down and chat about financial planning with Abed G. Rabbani, assistant professor at the University of Missouri.
Pros and Cons of Home Improvement Loans
Does it make sense to take out a personal loan for home improvements? The answer depends on several different factors. Here are some of the pros and cons of using a personal loan to fund renovations.
Engagement & Wedding Ring Financing: Compare Personal Loan Options
The average diamond engagement ring will set you back about $5,000. So, it’s smart to carefully consider how you’re going to pay for it before you pop the question. But is getting a personal loan for an engagement ring a good idea? Maybe.
Personal loan or balance transfer: Which is better for consolidating debt?
Debt consolidation can be a great way to cut your interest expenses and reduce the number of bills you're paying. It can also help you create a roadmap to get out of debt. But is a personal loan or balance transfer credit card better for consolidating debt? Here are the pros and cons of each.