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How Much of a Personal Loan Can I Get in 2026?

In late 2025, with interest rates stabilizing around 6-36% APR and inflation cooling to about 3%, personal loans remain a go-to for debt consolidation, home improvements, or unexpected expenses. These

Is a Personal Loan Fixed or Variable?

Smart Lending helps consumers in the United States secure affordable fixed and variable rate personal loans in 2026. In the ever-evolving world of personal finance, one of the most common

How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much?

In December 2025, Americans carry a staggering $1.14 trillion in credit card debt—up 8.2% year-over-year, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest G.19 report, with average balances hitting $6,380 per household.

6 Reasons Why Personal Loans have Surged with Inflation

If you are in the market for any kind of loan in 2026 you might be surprised by what it costs. Inflation and interest rates have risen dramatically in the

Are Personal Loans Good for Consolidating Debt?

Managing debts is the reality of life for most of us. Managing multiple debts with various due dates, interest rates, and payment amounts can be challenging, and expensive. If you

Can I Refinance Credit Cards with a Personal Loan?

Interest rates for many loans have soared in recent years, and the rates for credit cards are no different. If you have a lot of debt on credit cards, you

What Qualifies You for Debt Consolidation?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by debt? Whether you owe $10,000, $25,000, or more, there’s no question that too many debt payments can stress us out and leave nothing left to

Can You Refinance a Personal Loan?

Refinancing a personal loan has become increasingly popular as interest rates fluctuate and lenders expand their product offerings. If you’ve been wondering, “Can you refinance a personal loan?” the short

7 Methods for Paying Off Student Debt

If you are one of millions of Americans with student loans, you may wonder how you will ever pay them off. Fortunately, there are many strategies to paying off student