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Plain explanations of borrowing, insuring and saving

Sep 1, 2026, 7:44:41 AM · Loans

## [Should you take this loan? How to read an APR](https://www.retailtrenddesk.com/blog/should-you-take-this-loan-how-to-read-an-apr)

How to read an APR, what the total cost looks like over the full term, and the fees that never appear in the advertised rate.

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Sep 1, 2026, 7:43:51 AM · Loans

## [Refinancing a loan: how to check whether the math works](https://www.retailtrenddesk.com/blog/refinancing-a-loan-how-to-check-whether-the-math-works)

How to compare a refinance against the loan you already have, the fees that eat the saving, and why resetting the term changes the answer.

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