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Understanding Payday Loans and Knowing the Alternatives
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[QUOTE="Yusra3, post: 336609, member: 31907"] Payday loans provide fast cash upfront in exchange for high fees and interest rates down the road. Borrowers write a postdated check or provide electronic access to their bank account for the lender to collect on their next payday. While payday loans are tempting for quick funds, they come at a steep price. Fees are typically $15-$30 for every $100 borrowed, which translates to APRs of 400% or more. Rollovers and extensions rack up more fees, trapping borrowers in cycles of mounting debt. Defaults also lead to bank penalties and harm credit. Less risky alternatives to avoid the payday debt trap include: - Credit union payday alternative loans with application fees of just $20-25 and APRs capped at 28% - Small dollar loans from nonprofits like Prosperity Now with terms structured for borrower success - Payment plan extensions and fee waivers from utility providers - Hardship programs and forbearance to pause student loan, mortgage and car payments - Interest-free cash advances on credit cards - 401k loans up to $50,000 - Interest-free salary advances from employers - Loans and grants from community aid organizations - Interest-free borrowing against a life insurance policy - Personal loans from banks/online lenders, though still high interest - Debt management plans from credit counselors If payday loans are unavoidable, borrow only as much as you can realistically repay with your next check while still covering basic expenses. Have a plan to pay off the loan quickly and break the cycle of rollovers. Payday loans should be a very last resort, not a recurring band-aid. [/QUOTE]
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