When you take out a personal loan, the total cost isn’t always just “interest + principal.” Many lenders also charge an origination fee—an upfront cost tied to processing and underwriting the loan. The tricky part is that you often don’t pay it out of pocket, so it’s...

Katherine Flowers
How to Get a Personal Loan: A Practical 7-Step Playbook (Plus Expert Tips)
A personal loan can be a straightforward way to get a lump sum for things like debt consolidation, home repairs, or unexpected bills—often without putting up collateral. But the best results (lower APR, faster approval, fewer fees) usually come from doing a little...
How to Supercharge Your Marketing with Integrated Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes don’t have to be a one-off gimmick — when used smartly, they can become a central pillar in a brand’s marketing strategy, boosting engagement, collecting valuable data, and strengthening loyalty. Below is a fresh guide to help you design, launch, and...
How to Strategically Plan a Sweepstakes That Delivers Results
Running a sweepstakes can feel exciting and spontaneous — but doing it well means treating it like a campaign, not just a giveaway. When you plan with intention, you’ll align your sweepstakes with your marketing goals, maximize engagement, and protect your brand....
Low-Light Plants For The Home And Office
Having plants in the home and office adds a nice touch of color to any room, but some plants require a lot of light with limited options for darker rooms. Fortunately, some plants thrive in spaces with low light, so you can have a plant in any room of your home. One...
Advice On Recovering From A Financial Crisis
A financial crisis can spring up at literally any point in your life. Of course, it helps to be prepared, but sometimes we just do not have hefty sums of money lying around, which could bail us out of the crisis. And, of course, it is not healthy to live your life in...





