Car prices keep soaring — the average price of a new vehicle topped $50,000 for the first time last year, and the share of Americans taking on $1,000 monthly car payments passed 1 in 5, also a record. If you’re considering a new car loan while also hoping to buy…

Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Key takeaways Our picks for the best brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions in California include Chase Bank, Patelco Credit Union and Golden 1 Credit Union. If you’re comfortable banking fully online, check out the consistently excellent rates at Ally Bank. Check out bank reviews, read the fine…

The idea of investing can be intimidating if you’re just starting out, but it’s an important part of saving for financial goals and building wealth. And it’s not hard to get started. But before making any investment, it’s important to think about your risk tolerance. Think about how long you…

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Key takeaways Interest rates for business lines of credit range from 3% all the way up to 60% or higher, depending on the lender and the borrower’s creditworthiness. The best rates are offered to established business owners with good-to-excellent credit. Business lines of credit may come with additional fees, such…

Key takeaways Popular SBA 7(a) lenders include Newtek Small Business Finance, Live Oak Bank, Huntington National Bank and Readycap Lending. SBA 504 lenders have provided over $6 billion in funding to small businesses. SBA 7(a) and 504 lenders approved more than 76,000 small business loans combined. The Small Business Administration…

Moment Makers Group/Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways To get a personal loan, you’ll need good credit, a stable income and a steady employment history. Bad credit loans are available, but rates can be high and loan amounts may be limited. You’ll qualify for a lower, more competitive…

Wavebreakmedia/Getty Images Key takeaways An auto loan hardship program can help if you’re facing a financial emergency and need help with your car payments. Eligibility criteria, fees and program options vary by lender. If you don’t qualify for an auto loan hardship program, other forms of debt relief are out…

PM Images/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Personal loan amounts of $50,000 are offered by banks, credit unions, online lenders and marketplace lending sites. Because they’re unsecured, they can be funded quickly and come with higher interest rates. Maximum repayment terms are typically seven years, which could…

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Unsecured loans aren’t backed by collateral, making them a higher risk for lenders. Unsecured business loan rates vary, ranging from 7% to 75% APR. With good credit, you could secure a low interest rate on an unsecured loan — between…

Key takeaways You typically cannot return a car unless the dealership has a return policy. To avoid being in a position where you need to return the car, research the history of the vehicle and the dealership’s policies. If you cannot return the car, look into refinancing your auto loan,…

Key takeaways Secured loans require collateral, in the form of a valuable asset, to back the loan. Lenders may offer lower interest rates and larger loan amounts for secured loans. Common examples of secured loans are auto loans, mortgages and some types of business financing. A lender can repossess the…

Key takeaways Payday loans are a form of predatory lending with extremely high interest rates and short repayment periods, making them a risky option for most people. There are safer alternatives to payday loans, such as taking out a bad credit personal loan and getting an advance on your pay.…

Tax refunds are the biggest windfall of the year for many American households. And ‘tis the season: Through the week ending Feb. 13, nearly 13 million people had received 2025 federal tax refunds averaging $2,476, according to the IRS. That average refund amount is up 14% from the same time…

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