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…
Jackie Zimmermann
Jackie Zimmermann is a writer for NerdWallet covering small business. Previously, she covered personal finance for Money Magazine and Money.com. She spends her downtime either playing with her crazy cat or hunting for the best tacos in Brooklyn. She holds a Registered Paraplanner designation from the College of Financial Planning and a master's degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She welcomes taco recommendations via Twitter.
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First Tech Federal Credit Union Personal Loans: 2018 Review
Good for: Debt consolidation Founded in 1952 by employees from Hewlett-Packard and Tektronix, First Tech Federal Credit Union serves technology-driven companies and industries. The company offers both secured and unsecured…
Navy Federal Personal Loans: 2018 Review
Good for: Good credit Navy Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in the country, with nearly $90 billion in assets and more than 7 million members. It offers…
Payoff Debt Consolidation Loans: 2018 Review
Good for: Good credit, debt consolidation Payoff provides fixed-rate debt consolidation loans to borrowers solely for the purpose of paying off credit card debt. According to the company, the average…
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…
SBA Loan Rates 2018
For many small-business borrowers, government-backed loans are the holy grail. SBA loan interest rates are some of the most competitive among lenders. Keeping up on the Small Business Administration’s terms and…
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…
