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5 Common Personal Loan Refinancing Mistakes to Avoid
Refinancing a personal loan can save you money or cost you more than you realize. Here are a few potential mistakes that can trip borrowers up, and how to avoid them.
- Personal Loan
- Nov 4, 2026
- 4 min read
Personal Finance
How to consolidate debt without hurting your credit score
When people worry about debt consolidation hurting their credit, they’re usually thinking about how a loan application affects their credit score. What may negatively affect a credit score is a missed payment, a closed account that shortens your credit history, or new spending on the cards you just paid off.
- Personal Finance
- Aug 31, 2026
- 4 min read
Personal Loan
What affects your personal loan limit?
Personal loan limits vary by lender and borrower profile. Here’s what determines your maximum loan amount and what to consider before you apply.
- Personal Loan
- Nov 4, 2026
- 4 min read
Personal Savings
HYSA vs CD: Which is right for your savings?
Both a high-yield savings account (HYSA) and a certificate of deposit (CD) outperform a traditional savings account.
- Personal Savings
- Jul 8, 2026
- 7 min read
Personal Checking
How to open a bank account online
Opening a bank account online is a convenient way to manage your money without setting foot in a local branch. Today, many online-only banks, traditional banks, and credit unions have easy online applications, so you can shop around and open an account from the comfort of your home.
- Personal Checking
- Sep 25, 2024
- 6 min read
Auto Refinance
When to refinance your car loan (& when to wait)
Refinancing your auto loan can help you get a lower interest rate or change the loan term, which could save you money on interest, lower your monthly payments—or potentially both. If you only recently bought your car, or you’ve had it for several years, you might be wondering if it’s too soon, too late, or the perfect time to refinance.
- Auto Refinance
- Jul 12, 2026
- 6 min read
Business Loan
7 recession-proof small businesses
Some small businesses seem to thrive no matter what the economy is doing. What’s their secret? Here are a few business ideas to consider and tips to help you bake some resiliency into your venture.
- Business Loan
- Aug 15, 2023
- 6 min read
Institutional Investing
What investors need to know about the personal loan market
The unsecured personal loan market continues to hit record highs, and despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, shows few signs of slowing down.
- Institutional Investing
- Jul 29, 2025
- 4 min read













