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Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Both personal loans and credit cards impact your credit history, so it’s important to stay on top of payments.
- While credit cards offer a personal line of credit that you could use as needed, personal loans pay out one lump sum.
- A credit card may work best for everyday expenses, while a personal loan could help you cover a specific purchase.
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