4 Steps to Pre-Qualify for a Personal Loan
Pre-qualifying for a personal loan is a preliminary step in the loan approval process. It gives lenders a preview of your creditworthiness, and it gives you a preview of the…
Jackie Zimmermann
Jackie Zimmerman is a former small-business and personal-loans writer for NerdWallet. Her work has been featured by USA Today and Money.com.
Posts by Jackie Zimmermann:
How to Wring the Most Business Value From a Personal Loan
When it comes to starting your business, not all credit is created equal. A recent study found that companies that borrow under the business name have higher revenues and longer…
How to Cope With Financial Anxiety
Financial anxiety is a monetary monster that haunts many Americans, stoking worry for people across income level, race and gender. “Financial anxiety can be debilitating, and it can cause significant…
How to Get an Unsecured Personal Loan
If you need to borrow money to consolidate credit card debt, move cross-country or even finance an adoption, a personal loan can help cover your expenses without breaking the bank.…
How I Ditched Debt: Becoming a Budget Obsessive
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. One…
How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt in 4 Steps
If you’re like most people, you have credit card debt. The average U.S. household, for instance, has more than $15,000 in credit card debt. Successfully paying off your credit card…
4 Steps to Pre-Qualify for a Personal Loan
Pre-qualifying for a personal loan is a preliminary step in the loan approval process. It gives lenders a preview of your creditworthiness, and it gives you a preview of the…
Best Restaurant Loans for Small Businesses 2019
Though the cadence of a busy kitchen and the sizzle of a hot grill may fuel the excitement of running a restaurant, restaurateurs are familiar with the pitfalls: broken equipment,…
Where to Find Cash Flow Loans 2019
If you need an influx of cash to help you manage a disruption such as bumpy seasonal sales or if you want to take advantage of an inventory discount, you…
Best Inventory Financing Loans for Businesses in 2019
Inventory financing refers to a line of credit or term loan that a small-business owner uses to purchase products to sell. It can help keep your shelves stocked during a…
