Saying Aloha to a Debt Free Life in Maui
By Bill Walker When most people think of Hawaii, they picture pristine beaches, surfing in warm waters and enjoying tropical drinks. That’s the life Barbara Vance imagined when she moved from the...
View ArticleProsper Marketplace to Acquire Personal Finance Company BillGuard
By Aaron Vermut Today is an exciting day for our company. This morning, we announced that Prosper Marketplace will acquire BillGuard, a leading personal finance company with operations in Tel Aviv,...
View ArticleOne Paw at a Time: Teaching Cruiser the Dog to Walk
By Bill Walker When Jerred Yeash and his family named their new Husky puppy “Cruiser,” they envisioned him running around the yard. Sadly, the dog was born with a physical impediment that left him...
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Crossing $5 Billion and Advancing Financial Well-Being
By Aaron Vermut We’re excited to announce Prosper has surpassed $5 billion in loans originated through its platform since inception. This follows a record quarter with $1.070 billion in loans through...
View ArticleThe #MyProsperStory Video Contest – Submission Do’s & Don’t’s
Prosper is celebrating our community with the launch of the #MyProsperStory video contest on Facebook! We’re giving away $2,500, $5,000, and a full loan payoff, up to $35,000! Want to submit a...
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Got A #MyProsperStory? Enter for a Chance to Win a Full Loan Payoff!
As 2015 comes to a close, we want to celebrate our community with the launch of the #MyProsperStory contest. We’re giving away $2,500, $5,000, and a full loan payoff, up to $35,000! We know that there...
View ArticleProsper Marketplace Recognized for 2015 Growth
As the year comes to a close, we are so excited to be honored with two big recognitions for our continuous rapid growth and cadence of corporate milestones over the past year. At Prosper Marketplace,...
View ArticleProtect Finances this Holiday Season for Free with BillGuard
Back in September we announced that BillGuard would be acquired by Prosper Marketplace. If the courtship and honeymoon are telling of the magic this marriage is going to produce, we’re on to something...
View ArticleThe Winners of the #MyProsperStory Contest
Last month we launched the #MyProsperStory video contest and invited our community to tell us how a loan through Prosper has impacted their life. We were thrilled to receive hundreds of inspiring,...
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Six Simple Steps to Re-vamp Your Finances and Get Out of Debt in 2016
By Sarah Cain Looking forward to a financially successful 2016? Here are some simple tips that may help you get there. A new year often reminds us it’s time to get our finances in order. For many, that...
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What Higher Interest Rates Mean for You
Last month the Federal Reserve announced plans to raise short-term interest rates to between 0.25% and 0.5%—a move that affects millions of people’s lives. The good news for consumers is that this is...
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6 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score
If the phrase credit score strikes fear into your heart, you’re not alone. In fact, 56% of American consumers have credit scores lower than 700 according to a study by the Corporation for Enterprise...
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#MyProsperStory Q&A: How a Loan Through Prosper Helped Jerry Follow His Dream
Jerry’s #MyProsperStory is about making an impact in the world. In 2004 Jerry Hughes, a top advertising executive in Minneapolis, was diagnosed with HIV. His surprising diagnoses left him feeling...
View ArticleDebt Consolidation 101: Is It Right For You?
If you’re struggling with debt, chances are there are two words you’ll hear repeatedly as a possible solution: debt consolidation. Even so, when it comes to the process, you might be confused where to...
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What Does Financial Wellness Mean in the U.S.?
What does the term “financial wellness” mean to you? For some it means consistently making progress in your checking/savings accounts; for others it involves saving for big, and often unplanned,...
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