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Title: Quick Cash Sources You Should Avoid
By: Erin Huffstetler

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Quick Cash Sources You Should Avoid

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Quick cash—you need it, and there are lots of people who are willing to offer it, but how do you know which deals you should avoid? Making the wrong choice can have long-term financial consequences and possibly threaten your home and your relationships.

Do you need cash now?
Before embarking on your quest for quick cash, stop and take a deep breath. What do you need the money for? If you’re thinking of taking a vacation or buying something, fast cash is not the answer. Put your desire out of your mind or save up over time to get what you want to buy.

If you’re facing a home foreclosure or a loan or credit-card payment is well past due, then your need is legitimate. You don’t want to lose your home or your car, but you may be able to work out a payment plan with your creditors. If you’re dealing with a collection agency for old debts, don’t forget that you have legal rights, despite the high-pressure tactics that some collection agencies will use. They’re hoping to scare you so that you won’t go to court, where they may wind up with a smaller settlement.

If you need to get quick cash now, here are some sources you want to avoid: