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Personal Loans

Personal loans usually have fixed terms, fixed interest rates, and fixed payment schedules. From a wedding to a car repair to an unexpected expense, these loans can be used to finance just about anything. Some lenders will have restrictions on what the loan can cover.

Personal loans can also help you consolidate your credit card debt. Instead of paying off several credit card debts, a debt consolidation personal loan can give you a single lower monthly payment.

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Bad Credit Loans Car Loans Cash Advance Credit Cards Emergency Loans Home Loans Installment Loans Loans No Credit Check Loans Payday Loans

Bad Credit Loans

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What is a Bad Credit Loan?

February 2nd, 2023
Bad Credit Education Month at TheLending

Bad Credit Education Month at TheLending

June 11th, 2021
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8 Reasons to Say No (or Yes) to Store Credit Cards

November 19th, 2020
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How to Get a Loan with Bad Credit

May 28th, 2020
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Car Loans

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How Can I Use a Personal Loan for Auto Repair Expenses?

February 20th, 2021
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Can You Get a Title Loan Without a Car Title?

December 24th, 2019
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How To Tell If Your Car Loan is Predatory

November 21st, 2018
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Yes, You Might Need a Credit Check to Rent a Car

June 14th, 2018
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Cash Advance

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What is a Cash Advance?

What is a Cash Advance?

August 7th, 2020
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Is There a Better Option Than the Nearby Pawn Shop?

September 13th, 2019
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5 Alternatives to an Expensive Cash Advance

March 12th, 2019
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Will a Cash Advance Show up on Your Credit Report?

June 11th, 2018
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Credit Cards

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Choosing Between a Personal Loan and Credit Card

April 11th, 2022
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How to Compare Credit Cards

July 15th, 2020
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How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?

June 9th, 2020
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Are 0% APR Offers a Scam?

August 20th, 2019
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Emergency Loans

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Financial Tips Before Receiving Your First Paycheck

October 24th, 2023
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How Can I Get Help Paying My Rent?

September 9th, 2021
Can Personal Loans Be Used for Medical Debt or Medical Emergencies?

Can Personal Loans Be Used for Medical Debt or Medical Emergencies?

March 19th, 2021
Does Medical Debt Really Go Away After Seven Years?

Does Medical Debt Really Go Away After Seven Years?

September 18th, 2020
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Home Loans

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Mortgage Basics

May 13th, 2021
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Does Refinancing a Mortgage Save You Money? It Depends

July 11th, 2020
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Do Reverse Mortgages Target the Elderly?

May 15th, 2019
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Can You Take out a Home Equity Loan if You Have Bad Credit?

October 4th, 2018
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Installment Loans

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Do Installment Plans Hurt Your Credit Score?

January 8th, 2024
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Your Guide to Holiday Loans

November 11th, 2021
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What is a Personal Loan?

October 7th, 2021
The TheLending Debt Consolidation Calculator

The TheLending Debt Consolidation Calculator

May 24th, 2021
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Loans

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What is a Signature Loan?

January 8th, 2024
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Why Personal Loan Repayment Timelines Are Important

November 2nd, 2023
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What To Do if You’re Denied a Personal Loan

October 24th, 2023
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Getting a Loan with Low Income

February 21st, 2023
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No Credit Check Loans

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The Ultimate Guide to No Credit Check Loans

September 23rd, 2020
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Do No Credit Check Loans Show up on Your Credit Report?

April 12th, 2019
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Looking for a Loan with No Credit Check? Here Are the Pros and Cons

January 29th, 2019
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Is Guaranteed Approval A Real Thing?

August 28th, 2017
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Payday Loans

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What are Check Cashing Stores?

December 25th, 2018
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What's a Payday Alternative Loan (PAL), and How Can You Get One?

December 13th, 2018
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How to Protect Yourself from Payday Loan Call Scams

July 2nd, 2018
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