Loans Articles

What Is a Home Equity Loan?
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

January 23, 2026

Learn how home equity loans work and how to calculate home equity. You can use a home equity loan to make home improvements, pay for college expenses or consolidate debt.

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How to Get a Home Equity Loan with Bad Credit
Aly J. Yale

January 23, 2026

It’s not impossible to get a home equity loan with bad credit. Though a low credit score could certainly make it harder to get a loan, learn about ways to make it happen.

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What is a HELOC?
Erik J. Martin

January 23, 2026

What is a home equity line of credit (HELOC)? What do you need to qualify for a HELOC?. Learn more about how a HELOC works.

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What Is Refinancing?
Richard Barrington

January 23, 2026

A refinance loan is a loan you use to refinance debt for a lower payment, better interest rate or other benefit. Learn when to refinance and refinance alternatives for debt.

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Loan Refinancing Explained
Dana George

January 23, 2026

Lower the rate. Lower the payment. Get cash for an important expense. These are just some of the reasons people refinance.

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What to Do if You're Subject to Wage Garnishment for Student Loan Debt
Kimberly Rotter

January 22, 2026

Worried about your student loans? We’ll walk you through seven strategies to cope with default and wage garnishment.

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Remote Learning at College: Will Your Student Loans Change?
Justine Nelson

January 20, 2026

Many college campuses are switching to remote learning, which could impact your semester, and your…

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Is Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Coming?
Kimberly Rotter

January 20, 2026

While President-elect Biden has expressed strong support for student debt forgiveness, there are still a…

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Access to Credit: Small Business Loans
Steve Tanner

January 20, 2026

Business loan discrimination is a problem in the United States, due to the generational racial…

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What You Should Know About Access to Student Loans
Steve Tanner

January 19, 2026

Beyond loan discrimination, student loan debt can have a disproportionately negative impact on minorities, but…

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Should I Consolidate Student Loan Debt?
Housten Donham

January 15, 2026

Are you considering a consolidation loan to help pay off your student loan debt? This article will help you decide if it’s right for you.

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Student Loan Forgiveness
Lyle Daly

January 14, 2026

From federal forgiveness programs to debt settlement, see what you can do to wipe out your student loan debt.

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How to Find Poor Credit Loans
Anna Baluch

January 14, 2026

Poor credit loans are available to many borrowers who have low credit scores, but they carry their share of downsides and should be carefully researched.

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Payday Loan Consolidation: What Are My Best Options?
Richard Barrington

January 14, 2026

Payday loan consolidation may be a way to replace expensive payday loans with less expensive forms of credit. Learn more here.

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What Was Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program?
Cole Tretheway

January 13, 2026

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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The Pros and Cons of Cash-Out Refinancing
Housten Donham

January 13, 2026

Cash-out refinancing can help free up cash for emergencies or other expenses. But it's important to understand the pros and cons of cash-out refinance.

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Looking for a Loan with Bad Credit?
John Russo

January 12, 2026

Looking for a bad credit loan? Find out where to get a bad credit loan, how to make sure your bad credit loan is legit, and more.

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How to Get a Consolidation Loan with a High DTI
Sarah Li Cain

January 12, 2026

You can overcome a high debt-to-income ratio. Learn how to find a high DTI loan.

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What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Student Loan?
Ben Gran

January 11, 2026

Student loans don’t just go away if you ignore them. See what happens if you don’t pay your student loan.

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The Pros and Cons of Loan Refinancing
Molly Zilli

January 10, 2026

Will refinancing save you money? Before you make the decision to refinance, weigh the pros and cons of refinancing a loan. Learn more here.

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Auto Loans, Mobility, and Your Ability to Pursue Opportunities
Kailey Hagen

January 10, 2026

Auto loan debt is a fact of life for most in the U.S. given the…

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Hardship Loans for Bad Credit
Erik J. Martin

January 10, 2026

Hardships are never easy to experience, but you may be able to weather the storm with these options.

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Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans
Ben Gran

January 10, 2026

If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…

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How Much Can You Borrow With a Home Equity Loan?
Kailey Hagen

January 7, 2026

Home equity loans could be a smart way to consolidate your debt. Here's how to decide if they're right for you.

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When You Need Quick Cash, Run Away From These Red Flags as Fast as You Can
Ashley Maready

January 6, 2026

Hidden fees, exorbitant interest rates, and high-pressure sales tactics—oh my! Avoid these lender red flags.

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What Is Loan Consolidation?
Richard Barrington

January 6, 2026

Loan consolidation is also known as debt consolidation. You can improve your finances by taking a new loan to pay off credit card debt, student loans, or medical bills.

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