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1.
How long do most payday loans last?
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Two weeks. Most payday loans last about the length of a pay period, which is two weeks.
2.
The interest rates on payday loans are _______.
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Higher than those of banks or credit unions. Interest rates on payday loans are generally much higher than those of other loans.
3.
If you have a short-term financial emergency, what is a low-cost way to obtain a loan?
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Emergency credit union loan. Many credit unions and banks offer relatively low-interest short-term loans that can help tide you over a short-term financial emergency.
4.
How soon after receiving your funds from a payday loan can you spend the money?
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Right away. You may spend the money as soon as you want.
5.
If you take out $1000 from a payday lender, a credit card, and a credit card cash advance, which will charge the most interest?
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The payday lender. By far, the payday lender will charge the most interest. The dollar amount difference between it and the credit cards will be immense. It should be noted that there are also options that are even lower in interest than the credit cards.