Pros and cons of startup business loans
Learn more about startup business loans to see if they’re right for you.
8 min read
Mar 19, 2025
Michelle Honeyager
Contributor, Personal Finance
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Michelle Honeyager graduated summa cum laude from Mount Mary College with a degree in English professional writing, where she studied journalism and technical writing. She has been writing about finance topics for over six years. Covering topics like loans, credit building and autos, she is passionate about helping people achieve their financial and personal goals.
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