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Colin Thompson

Colin is a former personal loans writer for NerdWallet. Previously, he wrote about national trends in the health care industry. He has a bachelor's degree in English from Elmhurst University in Illinois.

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Should You Take a Personal Loan to Pay Rent?

Should You Take a Personal Loan to Pay Rent?

Colin Thompson
Aug. 4, 2021

When gaps in income occur, such as through a loss of employment, your rent bill can be the most difficult to pay because it’s often your largest expense. In these…

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What Is a Debt Consolidation Loan?

Colin Thompson
July 20, 2021

A debt consolidation loan is a loan you use to combine your existing debts into a single debt with one monthly payment. Using a debt consolidation loan can reduce the…

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How Do Bank Loans Work?

How Do Bank Loans Work?

Annie Millerbernd & Colin Thompson
July 26, 2022

Bank loans work similarly to personal loans you get from online lenders: After you apply, the bank will review your credit score, history and income to determine how much money…

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Best Mutual Funds of May 2019

Personal Loans for Good Credit: Best

Colin Thompson
Aug. 2, 2022

Compare the best personal loans for good credit. Loan amounts range from $2,000 to $100,000, and APRs for qualified borrowers start around 5%.

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Personal Loans for Excellent Credit: Best

Colin Thompson
Aug. 2, 2022

Compare the best personal loans for borrowers with excellent credit scores. Loan amounts range from $2,500 to $100,000, and APRs start around 5%.

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Credit Union Personal Loans Offer Low Rates, Flexible Terms

Credit Union Loans: Low Rates, Flexible Terms

Annie Millerbernd & Colin Thompson
July 6, 2021

Your local credit union should be your first stop for borrowing money, especially if you have a fair or poor credit score (below 690). Credit union personal loans often have…

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Personal Loan or Balance Transfer Card: Which Is Right for You?

Jackie Veling & Colin Thompson
Feb. 4, 2022

Personal loans for debt consolidation and balance transfer credit cards are two common debt consolidation strategies that can lower the amount of interest you owe and help you pay off…

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