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January is usually a month when people find it tough to make ends meet. The celebrations of the holiday season often leave bank accounts in poor shape, credit card balances unnervingly high, and plenty of vying demands on whatever spare cash is not yet spent. It's not surprising then that for many of us, our January finances are a real worry, and towards the end of the month cash simply dries up.

If you're fortunate, your overdraft may be able to take the strain, letting you hold over paying off some of your expenses until your budget settles down again in springtime. Alternatively, you may well have some leeway on your credit card that you can utilize to bridge the gap, although getting out cash on cards is well known for being expensive.

Is there another choice if none of these two options are realistic?

The answer is, for some, to apply for a pay day loan. While these loans are far from cheap, they are quick to arrange and are available to nearly anyone who has a regular wage or salary and a suitable bank account, with credit rating not usually being an issue. Cash advance loans are usually for a small amount, a few hundred or so, and are taken out over a period of weeks rather than months or years. A flat fee of around a fifth of the sum you borrow is imposed, which you pay when you pay back the loan when you get your next wage.

Most loans also have the facility of being renewed or prolonged, meaning you can hold over paying off the loan for another month, although at the cost of a fresh set of charges. While this is conveniant for some, it is also dangerous: it can be easy to get stuck into a cycle of debt which is a serious drain on even the most sound of budgets. The price is also something to bear in mind, as pay day loans are very expensive when compared to most other kinds of credit.

Nonetheless, if you find yourself in difficulties come month end and can't make ends meet, then a pay day loan could be a fast and simple solution – just make certain you understand and can cope with the risks involved.

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