Personal Loan Refinance Calculator
The best time to refinance a personal loan is when you’re offered a lower annual percentage rate. A lower rate can save you money by reducing the monthly payment and…
Annie Millerbernd
Annie is a personal loans writer for NerdWallet. She previously worked as a content strategist for USAA and as a data reporter for the San Antonio Express-News. Her work has been cited by the Northwestern University Law Review and featured in the Associated Press, USA Today and MarketWatch.
Posts by Annie Millerbernd:
Are State Interest-Rate Caps an Automatic Win for Borrowers?
Small-dollar, short-term lenders, unburdened by a federal maximum interest rate, can charge borrowers rates of 400% or more for their loans. But more states are bringing that number down by…
Wells Fargo Ends Personal Lines of Credit: What It Means for Consumers
Wells Fargo customers have begun receiving notification that their personal line of credit accounts will close, and the company confirmed Thursday that it will no longer offer the product. Once…
5 Tips to Keep a Landscaping Project on Time, Under Budget
Fresh landscaping can add a personal touch to a new home or spice up a backyard where you’ll host happy reunions. But if you’re just getting into the planning phase,…
Should You Use a Paycheck Advance App?
Paycheck advance apps let users borrow a small amount of their expected earnings, usually in exchange for a small fee, and repay it on their next payday. It seems like…
How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Remodel Without Overspending
When Cliff and Karen Tyllick set out to install solar panels on their Austin, Texas, home in 2012, their goal was to reduce their carbon footprint. The fact that they…
How to Navigate the Costs of Starting Your Van Life
Of all the intriguing things about the home Dan Howson and Bo Bean share, the front door gets the most compliments. The door — white with a round knob and…
Best Motorcycle Loans of 2021
A motorcycle loan is one way to finance your new motorcycle. Compare secured and unsecured motorcycle loans, and see frequently asked questions.
Green Loans to Finance Your Remodel
You can finance an eco-friendly remodeling project with a green loan. These unsecured personal loans have rates from 6% to 36%.
Ally Personal Loans 2021: Home Improvement Financing and Alternatives
Ally Bank doesn’t offer unsecured personal loans directly to consumers. Rather, it provides financing for home improvement projects and medical treatments through vendors that partner with the bank — general contractors…
