ORLANDO, Fla. – “Need money NOW?” “Instant cash!” “No credit check!” Not too long ago, your average payday lender was a strip mall storefront wedged between businesses like a laundromat, a pizzeria, a ...

Life doesn’t pause for payday. When your car breaks down on Tuesday, and you don’t get paid until Friday, or when an unexpected medical bill arrives just after you’ve covered rent, the timing of ...

In today's high-cost, high-stress economy, it can be tempting to turn to your short-term borrowing options, like credit cards and payday loans, just to stay afloat between paychecks. But while payday ...

If you ever find yourself in a financial bind and need instant access to cash to cover an unexpected expense, there’s an app for that. Whether you call them loan apps, borrow-money apps, cash advance ...

If you've ever taken out a payday loan, you know how quickly things can spiral with this type of debt. After all, these types of loans, which are marketed as a quick fix between paychecks, come with ...

Payday loans seem simple enough. Borrow the cash you need, and pay it back on your next payday. But there's a hefty interest charge and the money comes due quickly. If you're a furloughed federal ...

Anastasia McClain knew she was in financial trouble when her entire paycheck was spoken for before it even hit her bank account. Each pay period, the money arrived and then vanished almost immediately ...

Illinois got rid of storefront payday loans. But savvy marketing campaigns have tricked consumers into turning back to paying ...

Short-term personal loans can provide fast cash for emergencies, home repairs or other unexpected expenses. These loans typically have repayment terms under three years and may come with higher ...