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A personal loan is used for financing large purchases or covering major expenses.
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The sticker price of college has risen with the federal student loan portfolio.
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Personal loans are not typically taxable, because they’re a debt, not income.
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Companies have more and more incentive to help employees pay off student loans.
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The Pell Grant can be used for trade schools and community and technical colleges.
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Know the differences between secured and unsecured personal loans helps you choose.
A quick small business loan may give you access to funding in less than a week.
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Options like microloans, business credit cards or crowdfunding can help.
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