Payday Loan Alternatives
When you're short on cash, a payday loan may seem like the only option — but there are alternatives. Explore payday loan alternatives like finding additional income and lower-cost loans.

Find extra cash

In this video, Finance Nerd Nikita Turk shares tips for finding extra cash in a couple of weeks, a few days or one day.
Afford the necessities
Low-cost loans
Small-dollar bank loans
Truist Ready Now Loan: 2023 Review
Wells Fargo Flex Loan: 2023 Review
Bank of America Balance Assist Small-Dollar Loan: 2023 Review
U.S. Bank Simple Loan: 2023 Review
Bad-credit borrowing options
Learn about predatory lending
Build credit
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