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10 million Americans are using advance loan apps to get their paychecks in advance—and it’s costing them hundreds of dollars more, report finds (fortune.com)

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[–] Malica@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Never do this, it's not worth it

[–] Today@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There have been times when i was broke and tempted, but luckily never had to do it. My kids Klarna and they insist there are no fee, but i just don't think it's a good habit to get into.

[–] Malica@lemmy.zip 3 points 8 hours ago

The interest is insane in these paycheck advance shops. Criminal interest, shouldn't be legal.