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How Work-Study Programs Help You Pay for College

Paying for college often requires juggling multiple funding sources, and work-study programs can be one valuable piece of the financial...

How to Get Out of Merchant Cash Advance: 6 MCA Relief Strategies

I’ve talked to business owners who felt relief when that merchant cash advance finally hit their account. But now, the...

You Can’t Borrow Money From Venmo—Here Are the Cash Advance Apps to Use Instead

Venmo is a peer-to-peer payment app that you can use to send money quickly. It’s useful when splitting a restaurant...

Can You Borrow Money From Cash App? How to Do It and Alternatives to Consider

A feature on Cash App called Cash App Borrow provides small, short-term loans to customers, but it’s not available to...

6 Ways to Get Cash From a Credit Card

If you’ve ever stared at your credit card wondering, “Can this thing actually give me cash?”—you’re not alone. The short...

LendEDU $1,000 Scholarship

LendEDU’s most recent scholarship closed on August 15, 2025. Congratulations to Amanda, this year’s recipient! We’re proud to support students...

Why Is the U.S. Dollar’s Value Dropping? Our Analysis for 2025

Hearing that the U.S. dollar is dropping in value can be stressful, especially with sensational news coverage fueling public uncertainty....

2025 Tax Challenges Survey: 39% Surveyed Facing IRS Fees, Penalties, Interest, or Collections

For some, tax season means the promise of a big tax return to help pay for bills, go on vacation,...

Can You Borrow Money From PayPal? A Look at Your Options and the Best Alternatives

You can borrow money from PayPal, but not as easily as you might through traditional cash advance apps. Instead, you...

JG Wentworth Debt Relief Review 2025: Good Reputation, Mixed Customer Reviews

Min. required debt $7,500 Standout feature 30-year track record Settlement fee 18% – 25% of enrolled debt Membership fees None...