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Avoid High-Interest Loans: Look for Lower Interest Rate Options

Amanda Peterson July 10, 2024 • 2 Minute Read
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This Wise Spend Wednesday, look into smart ways to avoid high-interest loans by exploring lower interest rate options like personal loans, credit unions, and 0% APR credit cards. Save money and reduce financial stress with these practical tips from CreditSoup!
How to Afford Home Improvement Projects

Amanda Peterson January 18, 2024 • 1 Minute Read
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CreditSoup has 3 ways to spruce up your space and tackle your projects affordably. Thrifty Thursday this week talks about DIY-ing your home improvements and how to afford them.
5 Hidden Financial and Social Impacts of America’s Student Loan Debt Problem

Holly Johnson August 15, 2023 • 5 Minute Read
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While there are many shocking statistics regarding American problems with student debt, one figure stands out from them all. As of early 2023, Americans owe over $1.77 trillion dollars toward student loans. No, that is not a typo! This record-breaking sum is spread among over 44 million borrowers, yet the individual burden is still astronomical.
Student Aid 101: Everything You Need To Know About Paying For School

Amanda Peterson August 14, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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Paying for school can be a daunting task, but there are various options available to help ease the financial burden. Here's a comprehensive guide to student aid, covering everything you need to know.
7 Debt Consolidation Truths You Need to Know

Holly Johnson July 18, 2023 • 4 Minute Read
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If you are someone who can’t seem to stop racking up more credit card debt, a debt consolidation loan may be exactly what you need. Before you start shopping around for another loan, here’s everything you need to know.
3 Smart Reasons to Take Out a Personal Loan

Kat Tretina June 2, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Personal loans are a popular way to borrow because they’re typically easy to get and don’t require any collateral. To help you determine whether you’re right to consider a personal loan, we’ll cover three good reasons to apply for a personal loan, and also a few bad ones.
Possible Loan Option for You

Erin Benson May 15, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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Personal loans can be used for almost anything, but it makes the most sense to take out a loan if it is your best option to finance. Possible Finance is newer to the short-term loan/personal loan space, and it provides its members with flexible and safe loan options. Their mission is to help you and your community break the debt cycle and unlock economic mobility for generations to come. The payday loan alternative with a fair repayment plan.
4 Strategic Ways To Improve Your Credit Score

CreditSoup Staff May 8, 2023 • 4 Minute Read
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Paying off your debt will improve your credit, but understanding how to pay off your debt could help increase your credit score exponentially. Learn more about how to strategically manage your credit score and may the most of your payments.
Unsecured vs. Secured Loans: What's the Difference?

Kat Tretina May 4, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Taking out a personal loan can help you pay for necessary repairs or major purchases. If you’re thinking of applying for a loan, you may have come across the terms “unsecured” and “secured.” But what’s the difference?
Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation Loans

Kat Tretina February 1, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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If you’re determined to pay off your debt as quickly as possible, taking out a debt consolidation loan can make a lot of sense. Here’s what you need to know about the pros and cons of this strategy.
3 Financing Options for Home Improvement Projects

Kat Tretina March 18, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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Home improvement projects can improve the look of your home, boost its usability, and even increase its resale value. While it would be best to pay for those repairs or renovations with money from your savings account, most people don’t have enough money tucked away to cover the cost. That’s when home improvement loans can be a wise solution.
Which Type of Loan Should You Get for a Home Remodeling Project?

Holly Johnson July 13, 2018 • 5 Minute Read
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Whether you want to redo your kitchen, add a new bathroom, build a room addition, or create a new outdoor living space, your project won’t be cheap. If you are ready to remodel but need to borrow money to bring your project to fruition, here are the loan options you should consider.