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The Pros & Cons of Prepaid Debit Cards

Did you know there are nearly 10 million households in the United States that don’t have a bank account? For …

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10 States that Gouge the Unemployed (and the Existing Solution)

Right now more than 5 million Americans receive unemployment benefits. And right now, in many states a big chunk of …

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Are Prepaid Cards a Smart Way to Get Your Refund?

If you use an online tax preparation service, you’ll no doubt see ads promoting a prepaid card as a “fast …

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Should Bieber Fever Extend To Your Child's Wallet?

There is no denying the power of pop music sensation Justin Bieber. And while the Bieber brand is used to …

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Justin Bieber Promotes Prepaid Debit Card, Financial Lit

These days, many financial experts say it’s vitally important to begin learning financial responsibility at a young age, and now …

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Prepaid Debit Cards

In the past few years, the fastest-growing type of card-related transaction came on prepaid accounts, and now more banks seem …

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A lot of attention has been paid to the cost of prepaid and traditional debit cards in recent years, and …

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When a Prepaid Card is Worth the Fees

Some people love their prepaid cards. They work great for Credit.com reader Jack Sauber, who says that “credit cards are …

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The Great Recession has had at least one positive upside — a renewed dedication to financial literacy. And that upside …

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Kmart unveiled its version of the increasingly popular prepaid debit card this week, but, following the nationwide rollout of Chase’s game-changing …

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