5 Buy Now, Pay Later Apps in 2022
“Buy now, pay later” is a type of payment plan that has become more popular over the past few years, especially as more people shopped online during the pandemic. Known…
Jackie Veling
Jackie Veling covers personal loans for NerdWallet. Her work has been featured in The Associated Press, MarketWatch, MSN, Nasdaq.com and Yahoo Finance. Prior to that, she ran a freelance writing and editing business, where she partnered with a wide range of clients, including U.S. Bank and Under Armour. She graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
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The Catch With Buy Now, Pay Later Could Be Your Credit
Buy now, pay later, or BNPL, is a payment plan that lets you break up your total purchase at checkout into a series of smaller installments. Though these plans aren’t…
Citizens Bank No Longer Offers New Personal Loans
Citizens Bank is no longer originating personal loans, though it still services its existing loans, according to a company spokesperson. Previously, Citizens Bank offered personal loans ranging from $5,000 to…
Buy Now, Pay Later Is Everywhere. Should You Opt In?
If there was any doubt that the rapidly expanding buy now, pay later industry is here to stay, new developments have put that question to bed. In recent months, the…
4 Common Debt Consolidation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
If you’ve amassed multiple forms of debt, like credit cards, medical bills or personal loans, you might be considering consolidating. Debt consolidation is when you combine your debts into one…
What Is a Signature Loan?
A signature loan is a fixed-rate, unsecured personal loan offered by an online lender, bank or credit union. It’s called a signature loan because it’s secured by your signature instead…
How to Apply for a Bank Loan in 5 Steps
Banks offer personal loans typically ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. These loans have low interest rates and can come with perks for existing customers. Though not all banks offer personal…
Weddings Are Marching Back: Here’s How to Pay for Yours
From the moment you decide to have a wedding, you’re faced with a marathon list of questions. How many people should you invite? Do you need to hire a videographer?…
The Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation
If you have multiple streams of debt, like high-interest credit cards, medical bills or personal loans, debt consolidation can combine them into one fixed monthly payment. Getting a debt consolidation…
What Is a Point-of-Sale Loan?
A point-of-sale loan lets you break down a purchase into a series of smaller payments, so you can buy now and pay later. In recent years, point-of-sale financing has rapidly…
