There’s no two ways about it: Savings are foundational to your financial well-being. As 2019 gets into full swing, we asked nine experts to share their best tips for growing your savings this year. Whether you’re looking to replenish your emergency fund or save up for a major purchase, here’s some valuable advice from a […]
Freezing Your Credit: How It Works
In today’s digital world, news of database breaches and widespread hacks seem all too frequent. If a bad actor manages to get ahold of your personal information, they can seriously damage your credit profile by taking out loans in your name or racking up unpaid debts. Many people are choosing to freeze their credit to […]
Prosper Performance Update: November 2018
Today we are sharing performance data from the Prosper Portfolio for November 2018. Highlights from the November report include: In November, 62% of originations were rated AA-B and WA FICO was 716, an increase of 10 points since Q3 2017. Average loan size on the platform is $13,455, approximately $150 lower since 2018H1. This decrease […]
Tips for Keeping Your Budget on Track This Holiday Season
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of better financial well-being by keeping your budget on track. Between presents, travel and celebratory gatherings, it can be easy to overspend—but sticking to your financial plan is well worth the extra effort. Check out our seven tips for staying on budget this holiday season: 1. Avoid spontaneous […]
7 Debt Myths to Ditch ASAP
Some of the most common beliefs about debt are actually myths When it comes to debt, you’ll discover plenty of conventional wisdom and old wives’ tales floating around. But should you believe everything you hear? Definitely not. In fact, some of the most common beliefs about debt are actually myths. We debunk seven popular misconceptions […]
Prosper Performance Update: October 2018
Today we are sharing performance data from the Prosper Portfolio for October 2018. Highlights from the October report include: In October, 63% of originations were rated AA-B as Prosper continues to reduce the risk profile of originations on the platform. Dollar WA FICO for the month of October was 716, relatively flat month-over-month and an […]