Two Money Tools Smart People Swear By for Financial Emergencies

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Life has a way of throwing curveballs — a flat tire, a few too many days left before payday, or discovering your identity’s been stolen. These things happen. And when they do, having the right tools can mean the difference between staying in control and spiraling further. 

Here are two smart ways financially savvy people stay ready for whatever comes their way.

1. Get Up to $500 When You Need it — With No Interest   

Unexpected expenses inevitably pop up. Instead of stressing (or turning to expensive payday loans), there’s a smart option. 

With MoneyLion’s Instacash®, you can get up to $500 — with no interest, no credit check and zero mandatory fees with 1 to 5 business day delivery*. 

Here’s how it works: Download the MoneyLion app for free, connect your eligible bank account where your paycheck lands, see if you qualify, then choose the amount you want, up to $500. 

Repayments are automatically scheduled to line up with your paycheck, so you can set it and forget it. 

Want to unlock up to $500 when you need it? Download MoneyLion today to see if you qualify and get the cash you need — without the stress. 

2. Protect Your Savings From Identity Fraud

You work hard for your money. Unfortunately, identity thieves are becoming more advanced — they only need a few stolen personal details to drain your hard-earned money. The financial fallout can last for years.

That’s why financially savvy people use LifeLock to protect their identity. LifeLock monitors your personal and financial data for suspicious activity, alerts you if something’s wrong, and its experts help restore your identity if it’s stolen — even covering up to $1 million in legal fees and expert help.

Once you sign up, you can set your monitoring preferences, and LifeLock will monitor your sensitive data 24/7. If identity theft happens, one of its U.S.-based experts will help you fix it.

Millions of people already trust LifeLock to keep their identity — and their finances — safe. Right now, you can try it for free for 30 days.

It’s easy to get started here and make sure your savings are protected.

Instacash® is subject to terms and eligibility requirements. * Fees apply for optional Turbo delivery within minutes

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