Fifth Third auto loan rates are competitive and certainly attractive enough to consider. But you can only get a loan through the bank if you’re an active customer. APR Range 5.57%–8.47% Loan Amount N/A Term 12–72 months SimpleScore 3.8 / 5.0 SimpleScore Fifth Third 3.8 New Car Rates 4 Loan …
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If you’re trying to pay off your mortgage loan as quickly as possible, you might be wondering whether to make higher payments each month to get the job done. But can you pay a 30 year mortgage in 15 years? It’s possible, but in many cases it might be easier …
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Personal loans can be a great source of quick cash when you need to pay for something unexpected. But is it the right type of funding for you? Understanding the pros and cons of personal loans is the best way to answer that question. Personal loan balances have nearly doubled …
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Whether you’ve just moved into a brand new home or want to refresh your current one, home improvement costs are always high. Even the smallest of jobs can end up feeling unaffordable. However, there are a few methods for paying for home improvements you can take a look at. Check …
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EugeneEdge / Shutterstock.com Retailers always have taken varied approaches to Thanksgiving. Some stores historically have closed on the holiday, of course. Others traditionally have closed for the early part of the day and opened to shoppers later. It appears this year will be a little different, though. Numerous major retailers …
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Photo by Money Talks News / Shutterstock.com Back in the ’80s and early ’90s, I was an investment adviser, and later supervised other advisers, for three major Wall Street firms. When I worked in that business, there were advisers you’d love to have in your corner and others who would …
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Zombies have been a fan favorite for horror enthusiasts for decades. From Night of the Living Dead to The Walking Dead, the zombie apocalypse is always a fascinating scenario to analyze. But, one thing that’s never addressed in the movies is life insurance — for zombies and survivors alike. So we …
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