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9 Personal Loan Alternatives

A personal loan isn’t your only option when you need cash.

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By Lindsay Frankel

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Lindsay Frankel

Freelance writer

Lindsay Frankel has been in personal finance for over eight years. Her work has been featured by MSN, CNN, FinanceBuzz, and The Balance.

Edited by Barry Bridges
Barry Bridges

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Barry Bridges

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Barry Bridges is the personal loans editor at Credible. Since 2017, he’s been writing and editing personal finance content, focusing on personal loans, credit cards, and insurance.

Reviewed by Meredith Mangan

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Meredith Mangan

Senior editor

Meredith Mangan is a senior editor at Credible. She has more than 18 years of experience in finance and is an expert on personal loans.

Updated March 31, 2025

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