 TITLE: Will Paying Off a Personal Loan Early Help My Credit? CONTENT: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Pay Off Your Loan\n-----------------------------------------------\nIs it ever a good idea to pay off a personal loan early? It can be. Only you can weigh the value of saving on interest, reducing your monthly debt load and even taking a temporary, minor hit to your credit score in the interest of better financial health in the long term.\nIf you're considering an early payoff, ask yourself these five questions to better understand your situation and motives: END