If you ever find yourself in a financial bind and need instant access to cash to cover an unexpected expense, there’s an app for that. Whether you call them loan apps, borrow-money apps, cash advance ...

The holidays can be expensive, and sometimes you need extra cash to cover gifts, travel or entertaining. But not all borrowing options are created equal — some are far cheaper and safer than others.

Securing a loan with a 500 credit score may be challenging, but that doesn’t mean every lending door is closed. Though more difficult, borrowing money is possible even with a low credit score. Before ...