Personal loans are a convenient way to borrow to cover a variety of expenses — like a wedding, a funeral, a vacation, a surprise medical bill and more. Lenders typically disburse funds directly to your bank account so you can start using that money as soon as possible, and some of them will even fund
A low credit score shouldn’t stop you from securing the funding you need to grow your business. Some lenders offer loans with low or no credit score requirements. Granted, it’s likely you’ll be on the hook for paying higher interest rates. But making your payments in full and on time can help you increase your
“The stock market is not the economy” is a common refrain. The thinking goes that while losses in the stock market may hurt Wall Street investors, Main Street is the real backbone of the economy. While that may be true, stocks are an important psychological lever and there is a threshold for losses, beyond which
Financing a car purchase can be costly. However, if you’re a military member who’s in the market for a car loan, you may be able to secure lower interest rates and other benefits thanks to your military status. Below, CNBC Select rounded up the best military car loans. We ranked them based on repayment terms
The higher your credit score, the better your chances are to get approved for financial products — like personal loans — with a lower interest rate. Still, there are personal loans you can get if you have a fair or bad credit score. Some lenders cater to applicants with lower credit scores in the poor
For decades, credit rating agencies have unintentionally provided bond investors with an almost guaranteed way to turn a profit: When the firms demote companies from investment-grade, many money managers are forced to sell, because they have mandates forbidding them from owning junk debt. Such sales typically happen fast, pushing prices below those for bonds with
Consumer spending has remained surprisingly resilient over the past two years in the face of higher interest rates. In an earlier study (Abdelrahman, Oliveira, and Shapiro 2024), we showed that the continued strength in consumer spending could be partially explained by the large amount of wealth that households built up following the onset of the
With low rates, no lender fees and a rate match guarantee, Better is a great option for saving money. Plus, Better loan officers don’t operate on commission, so you won’t face high-pressure tactics. We like Better’s nationwide availability and its speedy approval process and closing timeline can get you into your new home faster. While