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Dental loans: How to finance dental costs
Dental work can be expensive, but getting it done can save you money in the long run. If you’re strapped for cash, consider taking out a dental loan — a personal loan used to cover all dental expenses. [...]
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Alternatives to bad credit loans that can save money
There are alternatives to bad credit loans if you need money.
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Critical factors to consider when taking out payday loans amidst soaring inflation
If you are looking into payday loans to make ends meet during inflation, you may want to find less expensive alternatives instead.
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How to compare installment loan lenders
Find the best installment loan for your situation in 5 steps.
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What is a share-secured loan, and how does it work?
With flexible terms and lower rates, this tool can be good for building credit.
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Paying for van life
The Vanlife movement comes with costs adventures should prepare for.
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What happens when you can’t repay a payday loan?
When you can’t repay a payday loan, several things are likely to happen as a result.
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How to get a personal loan with bad credit & special considerations
You still can snag a personal loan with a low credit score. Here’s how.
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Hannah has been editing for Bankrate since late 2022. They aim to provide the most up-to-date information to help people navigate the complexities of loans and make the best financial decisions.
Heidi Rivera is a personal finance writer and reporter for Bankrate. Her areas of expertise include personal loans, student loans and debt consolidation, in addition to data collection and analysis.
Hanneh Bareham has been a personal finance writer with Bankrate since 2020. She started out as a credit cards reporter before transitioning into the role of student loans reporter. She is now a writer on the loans team, further widening her scope across multiple forms of consumer lending.
Rhys Subitch is a Bankrate editor who leads an editorial team dedicated to developing educational content about personal loans products for every part of life.