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The Truth About Secured Credit Cards

Allison Martin on March 17, 2014

Should you get a secured credit card to establish or rebuild your credit? It depends on your unique financial situation. Here’s why.

Review: PayPal Prepaid MasterCard by NetSpend

Guest Blogger on January 7, 2014

If you’re a frequent user of PayPal, this prepaid debit card has some great features.

CFPB Issues Warning to Employers Who Pay Workers With Debit Cards

Guest Blogger on September 19, 2013

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tells employers that prepaid cards, which often come loaded with fees, can’t be employees’ only option for being paid.

7 Myths About Secured Credit Cards

Angela Colley on September 13, 2013

Secured credit cards aren’t the same as debit cards or prepaid cards. And they’re not just for people with bad credit.

McDonald’s Worker Sues Over Being Paid by Prepaid Card

Brandon Ballenger on June 18, 2013

When it was time for her first paycheck, she was given a prepaid debit card that came with a host of fees instead.

Ask an Expert: Should I Get My Teenager a Prepaid Card?

Guest Blogger on March 28, 2013

Prepaid cards are a way to train your teen to use plastic responsibly without the risks of credit cards. Just get one with the lowest possible fees.

5 Tips to Find the Best Prepaid Card

Guest Blogger on February 14, 2013

Prepaid cards can be a useful alternative to credit cards and checking accounts, but they vary radically in cost and convenience. Here’s what to look for.

Justin Bieber Promotes Prepaid Debit Card

Renee Morad on January 3, 2013

Justin Bieber has become the latest celebrity to enter the prepaid debit card market. Here’s what you should know before you offer to foot the bill.

Walmart’s Got a New Prepaid Card

Brandon Ballenger on October 8, 2012

The company’s partnering with American Express to offer a new option: Bluebird. See how its fees stack up to the others.

5 Ways to Teach Your Child About Credit Cards

Jason Steele on June 13, 2012

Americans always seem to struggle with credit and debt – parents need to teach the next generation to do better.

4 Prepaid Services You Don’t Need

Angela Colley on April 16, 2012

From lawyers to calling cards, prepaid services can be convenient. But they’re not always cost-effective. Here are four you might be better off avoiding.

5 Great Credit Cards With No Annual Fee

Jason Steele on February 17, 2012

Why pay a yearly fee just to have a piece of plastic? Here are the latest, greatest no-annual-fee credit cards you can get right now.

Gas Credit Cards Can Offer Attractive Rewards

LowCards.com on May 19, 2011

If you’re feeling pain at the pump, one thing you might try is a credit card that offers rebates on gas purchases. But beware: this plastic comes equipped with plenty of fine print. Here’s the skinny on some of the most popular cards.

Attractive Rewards Still Available on Some Debit Cards

LowCards.com on February 24, 2011

While banks have been slicing rewards on debit cards, there are still some good ones out there – here are two examples.

U.S. Treasury Tests Debit Cards for Tax Refunds

LowCards.com on January 20, 2011

600,0000 people will be offered a debit card for their tax refund this year. Depending on the results of the trial, the IRS may start issuing more plastic for refunds.

Five Things to Know About Gift Cards

Money Talks News on November 30, 2009

We all love gift cards, they’re easy to give and even easier to get. But, there’s a cost to the convenience… fine print. Here’s what you need to know to make your gift card buying experience a good one.