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Personal loans: The basics

Unsecured Personal Loan BasicsLooking for a little extra cash? Some consumers who find they need a small amount to fix the car, buy a new washing machine or make a down payment on Junior's braces are passing up home equity loans or credit card charges in favor of small, closed-end, unsecured loans.

 

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-- Updated: March 19, 2004

 

   
 
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