Eric Bank

About the Author

Eric Bank

Eric Bank has been covering business and financial topics since 1985, specializing in taking complex subject matters and explaining them in simple terms for consumer audiences. Eric's writing regularly appears on Credible.com, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Get.com, Zacks, Chron, and dozens of other outlets. A former software engineer, Eric holds an M.B.A. from New York University and an M.S. in finance from DePaul University.

Latest Posts

262 posts written/edited to date

Guide

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3 Options for Credit Repair with No Upfront Fees (Dec. 2023)

Credit Repair Services With No Upfront Fees

You can’t simply wave your hands to make your credit mistakes disappear. But, you can remove obsolete, inaccurate, and unverifiable information... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 12/4/23

Guide

1,751 views

11 min read

6 Instant Debit Cards For Bad Credit (Dec. 2023)

6 Instant Debit Cards For Bad Credit

I’m busy, and I’ll bet you are, too. In a world of instant messaging, fast food, and 30-second loan approvals, we certainly don’t want to wait... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 11/27/23

Guide

2,544 views

13 min read

8 Best $100+ Instant Loan Apps (Dec. 2023)

9 Best Loan Apps to Borrow $100

Sometimes, an extra $100 can make all the difference in the world. And thanks to our reviewed apps, you should have no trouble quickly securing a... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 11/22/23

Guide

4,140 views

15 min read

8 No-Credit-Check Loans With Guaranteed Approval (Dec. 2023)

8 No Credit Check Loans With Guaranteed Approval

If you have bad or limited credit, I can imagine your eyes widening as you come across this article. Can you really get a slam-dunk loan with no... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 11/21/23

Guide

3,159 views

17 min read

7 Instant-Approval Personal Loans For Bad Credit (Dec. 2023)

7 Instant-Approval Personal Loans For Bad Credit

Bad credit should not prevent you from obtaining a personal loan. What’s more, you can usually get one quickly, without a lot of red tape. This... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 11/20/23

Guide

5,928 views

11 min read

5 Best Installment Loans in California (Dec. 2023)

5 Best Installment Loans in California

Everything is more expensive in California. Its cost of living exceeds the national average by 42% and varies widely throughout the state.... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 11/13/23

Guide

12,888 views

13 min read

7 Companies Like Lexington Law (Dec. 2023)

Credit Repair Companies Like Lexington Law

Lexington Law is our top-ranked credit repair company. It boasts an experienced staff of legal experts, including accredited lawyers. The company... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 11/2/23

Guide

7,680 views

13 min read

6 Best EV Car Loans For Bad Credit (Dec. 2023)

6 Best EV Car Loans for Bad Credit

You may have bad financial credit, but owning an electric vehicle earns you social credit for helping protect the environment. It’s too bad that... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/31/23

Guide

7,084 views

11 min read

8 Online Bank Accounts Like Chime (Dec. 2023)

8 Online Bank Accounts Like Chime

Chime and its competitors are financial technology companies that offer online and mobile app banking services. In Chime’s case, The Bancorp Bank... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/30/23

Guide

9,536 views

9 min read

Cashback Loans Review & 3 Best Alternatives (Dec. 2023)

3 Best Alternatives to Cashback Loans

People use small payday loans to meet immediate cash needs until their next paycheck. The loans are expensive, but their limited size and... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/26/23

Guide

8,946 views

11 min read

7 Best Construction Loans For Bad Credit (Dec. 2023)

7 Construction Loans for Bad Credit

Imperfect credit need not prevent you from constructing, rehabilitating, or renovating your home. Even with a low credit score, you can qualify... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/24/23

Guide

19,532 views

17 min read

7 Easy-Approval Credit Cards With High Limits (Dec. 2023)

7 Easy-Approval Cards With High Limits

Even if you have bad credit, it is still possible to find credit cards with easy approval and relatively high credit limits. These products may... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/17/23

Guide

18,495 views

13 min read

8 High Limit Credit Cards After Bankruptcy (Dec. 2023)

8 Best High-Limit Cards After Bankruptcy

No matter what situation led to your bankruptcy, there’s no doubt it complicates your access to high-limit credit cards. That’s why we identified... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/16/23

Guide

12,936 views

17 min read

9 Best Bad Credit Mortgage Lenders (Dec. 2023)

9 Best Bad Credit Mortgage Lenders

When mortgage rates are high, and your credit score is low, buying a home requires all the help you can get. Mortgage lenders understand that... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/9/23

Guide

16,948 views

11 min read

8 Loans Like ACE Cash Express (Dec. 2023)

8 Loans Like ACE Cash Express

ACE Cash Express offers a broad range of financial products and services, including short-term loans, card services, check cashing, money... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/5/23

Guide

15,096 views

19 min read

9 Fastest Credit Repair Services (Dec. 2023)

9 Fastest Credit Repair Services

For some consumers, speed is the primary factor when selecting a credit repair company to clean up their credit reports. We agree that speed is... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 10/2/23

Guide

13,874 views

19 min read

5 Best Loan Places For Bad Credit (Dec. 2023)

5 Best Loan Places for Bad Credit

Consumers with bad credit need to know where to turn when they require a loan. The ideal lender welcomes borrowers with subprime credit, provides... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 9/28/23

Guide

16,744 views

13 min read

9 Best High-Limit Secured Credit Cards (Dec. 2023)

9 Best High-Limit Secured Credit Cards

Secured credit cards have a few tricks up their sleeve. Sure, they are an excellent option for subprime consumers who want to own a credit card... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 9/26/23

Guide

19,584 views

11 min read

15 Loans Like Possible Finance (Dec. 2023)

15 Loans Like Possible Finance

Possible Finance participates in a growing marketplace of payday loan alternatives. By combining features of payday and installment loans, the... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 9/21/23

Guide

19,701 views

15 min read

12 Guaranteed Approval Loans: $1,000 to $2,000 (Dec. 2023)

12 Guaranteed Loans of Up to $2,000

Guaranteed approval and bad credit don’t usually appear in the same sentence. But if you have poor credit, you can use any of the loan networks... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 9/19/23