Let’s face it, motherhood isn’t easy. It’s a constant juggling act making sure lunches are made, homework is done and kids are safely carted from one after school activity to another. And raising little ones is certainly more of a challenge when you’re a single parent. In honor of Mother’s Day, Prosper Marketplace wants to […]
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Marketplace Lending Association Launch
Today, I’m excited to share that Prosper Marketplace has partnered with Lending Club and Funding Circle to launch the Marketplace Lending Association (MLA), a U.S. non-profit membership organization created to promote responsible business practices and sound public policy to benefit borrowers and investors. Now is a critical time for online credit marketplaces. While marketplace lending […]
#MyProsperStory Q&A with Prosper Investor: Thomas Cloud
Thomas Cloud, Jr. is president of Eleven Two Fund Management (ETFM), a certified financial planner (CFP), member of the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP) and an investor on Prosper’s marketplace lending platform. ETFM is a holistic, fee-only financial planning firm that works primarily with retirees and pre-retirees. The firm acts as a fiduciary and offers its […]
#MyProsperStory Q&A with Prosper Investor: Val Katayev
Val Katayev (@ValKatayev) is an entrepreneur, investor and founder of several successful startups in the digital, media, mobile, music and data segments. He is one of the earliest investors on the Prosper lending platform. We reached out to learn about Val’s experience. Here’s what he had to say: Q: How did you first discover marketplace […]
Prosper Unveils New Look
Today, we are very excited to unveil a new look for Prosper. Our new logo and distinctive colors represent a modern vision for our company, as well as the balance that we are helping people achieve in their financial lives. At Prosper, our mission is to give people access to products and services that help […]
What Does Financial Wellness Mean in the U.S.?
What does the term “financial wellness” mean to you? For some it means consistently making progress in your checking/savings accounts; for others it involves saving for big, and often unplanned, expenses or emergencies; and for many, it’s about paying off debt. At Prosper Marketplace, we believe that financial wellness starts with the feeling that you’re […]