Guide To Using Debt to Make Money
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Can You Build Wealth With Debt?
Understanding the Different Types of Debt
What Is Good Debt?
Getting Good Debt
What Is Bad Debt?
Removing Bad Debt
Are Personal Loans Considered Good Debt?
Debt consolidation Buying a laptop computer Remodeling your living room Remodeling your bathroom Financing other home improvement projects
How To Use Debt to Build Wealth
1. Consider Hard Money Loans
2. Improve Fixer-Upper Properties
3. Flip the Properties
Debt Tolerance
5 Ways You Can Use Personal Loan Debt To Build Wealth
1. Home Improvements
2. House Flipping
3. Start a Business
4. Cash-flow Management
5. Debt Consolidation
Comparing Personal Loan Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman writes about personal loans, auto loans, student loans, and other personal finance topics for Lantern. He’s the recipient of more than 10 journalism awards and served as a New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists board member. An alumnus of the Philadelphia-based Temple University, Abdur-Rahman is a strong advocate of the First Amendment and freedom of speech.
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