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.

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 ...

You've probably heard of a credit card cash advance, but another way to access money quickly is through a cash advance app. Users borrow against their next paycheck by linking the app directly to ...