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Are Peer Loans Too Risky or the Way of the Future?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I talked to Ron Suber, President of Prosper Marketplace, last week and about growth in other loan types including: small business, home improvement, travel and medical expenses. Credit is a tool in personal finance. Used properly, it can help you build your dream home and reach your financial goals.

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What Is A Personal Loan?

Savings Corner

Specialized lenders: Some service-oriented companies offer personal loans to their customers as a means of helping them afford their products or services. You might, for example, be offered financing by a home improvement store when you buy an appliance. Can anyone get a personal loan?

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Your Car Insurance Rates Can Be Lower If…

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Author Bio: Elvis Donnelly is a father of two who works from home and lives with his wife. He is a voracious reader and likes to keep abreast of current affairs on personal finance, technology and innovation, and takes a keen interest in environmental issues.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s. He also produces a blog where he writes about frugal living, personal finance, and the adventures of raising three active children. Look For Imperfect Items. Learn to Negotiate Better Prices.

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Link Love Carnival #2

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance. Are you looking for money so that you can pay off your mortgage, finance a home improvement, pay for healthcare expenses, or supplement your retirement income? Carnival of Personal Finance #286- Check Your Math Edition. Steve asks What Will Going Bankrupt Do To Your Credit Rating?