Articles by Paul Sisolak

Paul Sisolak is a personal finance journalist with an extensive background in news reporting. He covers saving, investing, real estate, and the economy. Paul has contributed to major publications, including CNN, CBS, Yahoo, U.S. News & World Report, and more. Education: B.A. in Journalism from Monmouth University.

The Best Long-Term Personal Loans Compared Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak The Best Long-Term Personal Loans Compared Part of what makes personal loans so appealing is the variety of uses you can put... How to Use Personal Loans to Refinance Student Loans Learn how to use personal loans to refinance student loans, whether they're federal or private loans -- subsidized or unsubsidized. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of consolidating student debt. Compare the personal loan options from banks, credit unions, and online lenders for the best rates. Are Personal Loans Taxable or Tax-Deductible? Learn about all the tax implications and rules regarding personal loans. Find out if the borrowed funds can be considered taxable income and whether or not the interest paid on the personal loans is tax-deductible. Moreover, see if other tax benefits and disadvantages apply to personal loans. How to Get Approved for Personal Loans With Bad Credit Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Get Approved for Personal Loans With Bad Credit With bad credit, getting a personal loan can prove to be quite difficult because... How to Get Personal Loans With No Credit Score Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Get Personal Loans With No Credit Score No credit score usually means next to no options if the need to borrow money or... How to Use Personal Loans for Travel Learn the pros and cons of using a personal loan to finance your next vacation so you can feel comfortable choosing an interest rate, lender and loan. When You Should Use Personal Loans for Home Improvement Learn when you should use personal loans to fund your next home improvement project. See which lenders you should use for upcoming renovations and repairs. How to Finance a Car With a Personal Loan Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Finance a Car With a Personal Loan You have more than just your eye on that shiny new set of wheels at the local car... How to Consolidate & Pay Off Credit Card Debt With Personal Loans Photo of Paul Sisolak Paul Sisolak How to Consolidate & Pay Off Credit Card Debt With Personal Loans Imagine making a sizable dent in your credit card debt. You can finally become... How to Consolidate Debt With a Personal Loan Learn how personal loans can help you consolidate and eliminate debt so that you'll have fewer payments and pay less in interest over time.