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yallerdawg

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51. Nobody loans money for a couple cents.

Wed Jul 4, 2018, 02:44 PM

Jul 2018

I can't get cash on a credit card without paying an additional fee.

If you can't get the cash you need when you need it, the consequences of THAT can be even more brutal.

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I need money somewhat fast... what to do? [View all] FirstLight Jul 2018 OP

How old are you? jodymarie aimee Jul 2018 #1

40's ...single mom... 2 teens FirstLight Jul 2018 #13

Are there any consignment stores in your area Ohiogal Jul 2018 #2

Pet sit while folks are away on vacation Sanity Claws Jul 2018 #3

Have a yard sale. n/t FSogol Jul 2018 #4

The comics: if there's a comic store nearby talk to them. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2018 #5

Go get a payday loan. yallerdawg Jul 2018 #6

No. No no no no no. mwooldri Jul 2018 #7

It's not 300% if you pay it back in a couple weeks (which would be required). yallerdawg Jul 2018 #10

Check the state. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #17

Payday loans have saved my ass multiple times. yallerdawg Jul 2018 #21

thank you. shanti Jul 2018 #29

There's a difference between charging something for it and charging usurious rates Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #49

Nobody loans money for a couple cents. yallerdawg Jul 2018 #51

My point is that the rates are usurious - 3-400%. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #58

Borrowing cash - paying off debts as an incentive for the card... yallerdawg Jul 2018 #59

Then borrow it using your credit card, Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #60

Are payday loans the last thing you should do? yallerdawg Jul 2018 #61

You obviously didn't read carefully. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #62

Annual percentage rate is what it will cost you... yallerdawg Jul 2018 #63

I would sell blood first. safeinOhio Jul 2018 #22

Never ever never never no jberryhill Jul 2018 #8

I've known people who have made $200-400 a month "selling blood." yallerdawg Jul 2018 #12

Why not? Curious. Tipperary Jul 2018 #43

Replying to payday loan suprcali Jul 2018 #48

See Geithner. NCTraveler Jul 2018 #9

Put the kids on the bike and have them collect cans for redemption. Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #11

some good ideas FirstLight Jul 2018 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author WestLosAngelesGal Jul 2018 #15

If you have non-maxed out credit cards call them. roamer65 Jul 2018 #16

Go Fund Me page? Kajun Gal Jul 2018 #18

Do you or your kids like dogs? DesertRat Jul 2018 #19

How much do you need ? And is this something that happens regularly ? JI7 Jul 2018 #20

My nephew was in a band, and ran short traveling. They got $200 in an hour asking at turnpike stop. TheBlackAdder Jul 2018 #23

Do you have a 401K? smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #24

another batch of ideas... FirstLight Jul 2018 #25

Your kids may try larger health clubs. Blue_true Jul 2018 #35

sell plasma beachbum bob Jul 2018 #26

I always thought FirstLight Jul 2018 #28

Call and ask missingthebigdog Jul 2018 #32

I would recommend this also mercuryblues Jul 2018 #31

Uber, Lyft or meal delivery service (Door dash) Dream Girl Jul 2018 #27

Those aren't much of an option, due to rural area. FirstLight Jul 2018 #41

Sell your blood. CK_John Jul 2018 #30

Are you on Reddit crazycatlady Jul 2018 #33

There are several ellie Jul 2018 #34

Look for local food pantries. Ilsa Jul 2018 #36

This is good advice in our city. hunter Jul 2018 #53

My husband has been buying comics through Facebook csziggy Jul 2018 #37

Pawn shop. Your tv, game stations. Try to sell plasma. These Luz Jul 2018 #38

Go to your local Catholic Church and tell them your situation. Drahthaardogs Jul 2018 #39

this works even if you aren't catholic. Good idea! librechik Jul 2018 #40

Thank you All for the input... FirstLight Jul 2018 #42

Teens should be working. I started working with a paper route at 13. Tipperary Jul 2018 #44

Agree. I started babysitting when I was 11 B2G Jul 2018 #45

With all due respect to your privacy, I wonder about your priorities. Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #46

... FirstLight Jul 2018 #50

Sorry to hear you also have medical issues to handle. Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #54

You get free weed? Tipperary Jul 2018 #56

lol FirstLight Jul 2018 #57

Childcare AC_Mem Jul 2018 #52

If you have a couple of good comics, take them to a dealer for cash. Vinca Jul 2018 #47

Not a short term solution, but are you getting child support? TexasBushwhacker Jul 2018 #55