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Payday Loans vs. Cash Advances

Neither should be your first choice, but a cash advance service could be more affordable than a payday loan.

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By Emily Batdorf

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Emily Batdorf

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Emily Batdorf is a personal finance expert specializing in banking, lending, credit cards, and budgeting. Her work has been featured by the New York Post and MSN.

Edited by Jared Hughes

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Jared Hughes

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Jared Hughes has over eight years of experience in personal finance. He has provided insight to New York Post and and NewsBreak.

Reviewed by Meredith Mangan

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Meredith Mangan

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Meredith Mangan is a senior editor at Credible. She has more than 18 years of experience in finance and is an expert on personal loans.

Updated October 22, 2024

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