borrowing money

8 Types of People Who Will Never Win at Money

Some folks are naturally good with money. Others? Not so much. Which type are you?

You really want a credit card. But are you ready for one? These signs say no.

If you need to borrow money, you may wonder how a loan differs from a line of credit. Let's break it down.

Young Americans owe thousands in student loan debt. Unfortunately, so do their parents.

Friendships can easily be ruined by borrowed money. But if you're looking to get your loan repaid, here's how to do it with minimal awkwardness.

You're an adult. It's time to start acting like one with your money.

A costly emergency has sprung up. The only problem? You have a second emergency — no money to cover it. Here's where to find funds fast.

You might think that any debt repayment strategy is a good one — but these wrong moves could leave you worse off. Don't try this at home!

The convenience of cash advance comes at a cost. Usually, a pretty steep one.

A car title loan is one way to get cash really fast. It's also one way to lose cash, really, really fast.

Some folks steer clear of revolving debt, but in truth, it can be surprisingly helpful.

We'll just about never tell you to put off retirement savings. But in these extreme and temporary instances, it might be okay.

You really, really want it... and oh, that credit offer just looks so tempting! But be forewarned — you'll regret it if you buy it.

You need quick money, and money is exactly what you have sitting in a retirement account. Is it okay to borrow from it?

You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?

Actually, the simplest rule is "Don't." But if you must, here's what you do to make it as painless as possible.

While you shouldn't tap a 529 plan willy-nilly, sometimes it's okay to dip into school savings, especially if you have better options.

It takes money to make money, and for small business there have never been so many ways to borrow some. How would a loan help your business grow?

Borrowing from a life insurance policy is rarely a good idea, but the potentially lower borrowing costs can really help you out in a jam.

When an emergency occurs — and you don't have an emergency fund — you may be need to borrow. Skip these terrible loan offers if you can!

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