Death and taxes are the only two things in life that are certain. Both can be very expensive, but one is inescapable: funeral costs. Key points Government programs and charities that help with funeral costs The average cost of a funeral and burial is $7,848, according to the latest data from the National Funeral Directors […]
Preparing food takes time, and time is money. Even a trip to the grocery store can be expensive and time-consuming, and when you have no money, knowing how to get free food delivery can be a lifesaver. Our take How to get food with no money If you’re looking for a one-time delivery, restaurant apps […]
Food stamps are provided through a program known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Roughly one in seven low-income households gets food assistance through the program. This is more relevant than ever when you consider that 49% of Americans are struggling with higher food prices, and half of the U.S. is expected to […]
With all of the headlines and squabbling recently over forgiving student loans, you may wonder whether there are any payday loan forgiveness programs. Unfortunately, the answer is probably no. While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act offered some relief for financial hardship due to illness and/or unemployment caused by the pandemic, it […]
Are you looking to borrow up to $5,000? Lenme is a peer-to-peer lending platform whose founders believe the traditional lending industry has failed borrowers. To solve that problem, they’ve created an easier way to borrow – you enter your loan application and lenders compete to win your business. But customer reviews aren’t great, would-be borrowers […]
Brigit is a financial app designed to help you bridge the gap between paychecks. Brigit offers several free banking features but is best known for offering up to $250 in cash advances until your next payday with no interest charges. But not all Brigit customers can borrow the full $250, and some are offered loans […]
FloatMe is an app that offers cash advances (or floats) of up to $50 per payday. But what if $50 isn’t enough? If you’re looking for apps like FloatMe that offer interest-free paycheck advances up to $500 per pay cycle, here are the best alternatives. Key points Here are the best cash advance apps like […]
Albert is a financial app that offers cash advances of up to $250 that are repaid on your next payday. Albert offers some useful money management features, but the $14.99 monthly fee required for cash advances is on the high end. If you’re looking for alternatives to Albert, here are some of the most popular […]
If you’re looking for some quick cash but don’t want to get stuck with a payday loan, apps like Cleo offer short-term loans until your next payday, and they don’t charge any interest. But Cleo is a sassy, AI-powered bot that regularly uses such colloquialisms as “pissed off,” drops f-bombs and throws up the occasional […]
Chime is a popular app that provides mobile banking services through its bank partners. But many Chime users have had problems linking their Chime accounts with other popular banking apps, including a number of apps that offer quick, interest-free loans until your next payday. Before you devote time and money to setting up a cash […]