ILoan Personal Loans: 2017 Review
NerdWallet rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Good for: Bad credit ILoan is the online arm of brick-and-mortar lender OneMain Financial. ILoan is a good fit for those who: Have average to…
Jeanne Lee
Jeanne Lee is a staff writer at NerdWallet, a personal finance website.
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Citibank vs. Wells Fargo: Head-to-Head Comparison
Wells Fargo and Citibank, two of the nation’s largest megabanks, have thousands of branch locations, a full array of financial products and sizable ATM networks. Though the two institutions have…
A High-Wire Act: Paying Off Debt With Retirement Money
Most people consolidate debt with a personal loan or a balance-transfer credit card. Others tap the equity in their homes. These options all come with risk. By comparison, taking a 401(k) loan might look benign —…
Commerce Bank Review: Checking, Savings and CDs
Commerce Bank NerdWallet’s rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Commerce Bank has a small branch and ATM network scattered across the central region of the United States. Interest rates are relatively low, and…
How to Set Up Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is a free service that electronically sends your paychecks or benefit checks to a bank account or prepaid debit card of your choosing. Electronic payments have a number…
Should You Use a 401(k) Loan to Pay Off Your Credit Cards?
Many 401(k) plans allow users to borrow against their retirement savings. It’s a relatively low-interest loan option that some people use to consolidate credit card debt — meaning, taking a more favorable loan to…
How I Ditched Debt: Lauren Greutman
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Their stories may even inspire you to pay off…
PNC Bank’s Virtual Wallet and Sign-Up Bonuses
PNC Bank’s Virtual Wallet is a package of three linked bank accounts that come with a smartphone app and digital money-management tools. There are three levels, called the basic Virtual Wallet,…
Netspend Prepaid Debit Card Review: Fees Add Up Fast
NerdWallet’s rating: The Netspend prepaid debit card has a nationwide network and an interest-bearing savings account, but its fees can add up quickly each month. Like competitors Green Dot and…
GoBank Review: Online Checking
GoBank NerdWallet’s rating: 3.5 / 5.0 GoBank is a mobile checking account that’s used mainly through a smartphone app. Owned by Green Dot Bank, GoBank doesn’t use ChexSystems or bad…
