
Installment loan vs. payday loan: which one really costs less?
A payday loan is due in one lump sum on your next check. An installment loan spreads the balance over months. Here's how the math shakes out on $500.
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There are no limits on how the money is spent—these are simply the situations borrowers mention most often.

Take care of towing, parts, and the mechanic so you can keep driving to work this week.

Cover copays, deductibles, and urgent visits before the balance grows any larger.

Bridge a short pay period so a late charge or shut-off notice doesn't become a bigger problem.

Fix the water heater, HVAC, roof, or window—the repair that simply cannot wait for payday.

Afford the security deposit, first month, movers, and utility hookups for your new place.

Replace a few overlapping balances with one steady payment and a clear finish line.
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A payday loan is due in one lump sum on your next check. An installment loan spreads the balance over months. Here's how the math shakes out on $500.
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