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Loans & Borrowing: 10 Terms You Should Know

By: American Heritage 09.17.20 3 minute read

Whether you’re managing your day-to-day finances or preparing for the future, loans and credit cards may be an important financial tool to support your personal goals. The process of comparing your financing options and choosing the right one can sometimes feel overwhelming—especially with all the financial jargon and concepts associated with loans and borrowing. Fortunately, many of these concepts are less complicated than they seem. Here’s a quick overview of some of the most important borrowing terms you should know. Learn them now, so you can make smarter borrowing decisions later.

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Help: I’ve Been Denied for a Loan!

By: Holly Love 07.26.19 5 minute read

If you’ve been declined for a loan, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The average American household has an estimated $20,221 in carried credit card balances according to a 2023 Nerdwallet study, so it’s no surprise that many of us need help with large expenses. Unfortunately, some loans get declined. If you’ve recently applied for a loan and didn’t get the answer you were hoping for, your best tool is education.

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