Thursday, July 30, 2009

Save Money and Reduce Stress with Online Payday Loans

By Loren J. Peters

To help reduce financial stress and save some money, people are turning to paycheck advance loans when money is tight in a down economy.

When you think of paycheck advance companies, you think of high interest. It's true that the interest they charge is higher than what a bank, credit union or even credit card may charge but they are providing a short-term loan. A short-term loan starts and ends quickly and the lender has to provide service at the beginning and end of the loan. When a bank provides a loan, they have more time to recoup their costs and end up making a larger profit than a paycheck advance companies. The online payday loan websites also has overhead like employee payroll, their office lease, insurance, office supplies and so on. They also may have a number of loans they give out never get repaid and they have to recover that loss.

When you need a short-term loan, you have a few options before turning to a payday loan provider:

Take out cash from a credit card

Turn to friends or family for money

Get an extra job

Try to get extra hours at their job

Ask for an advance on the next paycheck

Sell some items on eBay, Craig's List or have a garage sale

These are good options but may not be possible for some people. In those cases, a online payday loan may be the best thing to pursue.

When bills are piling up and when there are numerous late fees and penalties being assessed from banks and other creditors, it may make a lot of sense to go with a paycheck advance loan. The interest from a paycheck advance loan may end up being less than all of these late fees.

With a paycheck loan, you take out a short-term loan for just the amount of money you need and provide the lender with a post-dated check. There are a few requirements to get a payday loan, but most people can meet them. For example, you must have a job where you make $1000 per month, be over 18 and have a checking account. You pay back the loan either on the day its due or you can pay it before it's due and save some interest.

Having just one loan can really reduce stress for people. There are no more annoying phone calls or letter from creditors wanting their payment. It's just better to have one payment than several. In most cases, a paycheck advance loan can be extended if needed for another week or two.

So look at your situation and decide if a payday loan is right for you. It may just be the life preserver that youre looking for at this moment.

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