Decision guideEmergencies 3 min

Cash advance app — or just ask for more time?

Apps like Earnin, Dave, Brigit, and MoneyLion can bridge a short gap. But the cheapest bridge is often a phone call. It depends on what the bill is and whether next payday actually covers it.

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The short version — then walk through the questions below for your situation.

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What's the money for?

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