Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

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Most people think of turning to a bank or credit union for a personal loan. But you can bypass the middleman with a peer-to-peer (P2P) loan, which is funded directly by an investor, not a financial ...

Irish and Irish Americans tend to throw around phrases like "Sláinte" and "Top of the morning to ye" - especially on St. Patrick's Day! - but how many of us really know what these beloved Irish ...

Peer-to-peer lending firms such Funding Circle usually offer high rates to investors, but while their products can look and act like savings, they're NOT the same. This guide explains the risks and ...