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.
Personal loan interest rates creep up, but still lower than this time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Everything you need to know about motorcycle loans
Before you hit the open road with a new bike, you may need a motorcycle loan to pay for it. Here’s what you need to know about motorcycle loans.
Can you use a personal loan to pay off your car?
If you’re looking to get out of auto loan debt, you can use a personal loan to pay off your car. Learn what this entails and whether it’s a good idea.
Single Americans would rather buy a home than pay for a wedding, survey finds
Unmarried Americans are prioritizing homeownership over paying for a wedding, according to a new survey.
Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
3-year fixed personal loan interest rates plunge while 5-year rates bump up
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Some Americans skip buying Christmas presents to afford health care, survey finds
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Lenders use AI to offer low credit score personal loans to borrowers
Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.
Personal loan interest rates continue downward slide
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Mobile home financing: What you need to know
Learn about the different mobile home financing options and how to start the process of financing.
Amazon's most-loved holiday gift ideas for 2021 revealed
Your search for holiday gift ideas ends here. Keep reading to browse some of Amazon's most-loved gifts of 2021, and learn about consolidating holiday debt when the gift-giving season is over.
How can I get my lender to report my good payment history to the credit bureaus?
Reader asks the Credible Money Coach how to get truck payment history report to credit bureaus.
Older Americans more likely to leave work due to COVID-19, study finds - but not all claiming Social Security
The number of older Americans leaving the current workforce grew by 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why they didn’t submit new claims for Social Security benefits.
Personal loan interest rates fall — 5-year rates plummet by nearly a percentage point
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.