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Buyer Beware: 7 Prepaid Cards With Hidden Fees
Karla Bowsher on May 26, 2016
An analysis of 10 prepaid debit cards found that seven failed to meet standards on disclosures that the federal government has proposed.
Consumer Bureau Proposes New Protections for Users of Prepaid Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on November 13, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants prepaid card users to have financial protections similar to those enjoyed by consumers who have bank accounts and credit cards.
Americans Are More in Love With Prepaid Cards
Karen Datko on February 7, 2014
These cards have lower fees and better terms than they did a few years ago, but they do have drawbacks.
7 Uses for Prepaid Cards You Haven’t Thought About
Bev O’Shea on October 2, 2013
Parents like to use these cards to give allowances or emergency cash to older kids, but they have other uses that probably haven’t occurred to you.
The Best and Worst Prepaid Cards
Brandon Ballenger on July 31, 2013
Prepaid cards are known for coming with a lot of fees — but some aren’t so bad, Consumer Reports says.
Prepaid Cards Are Replacing Paychecks at More Companies
Brandon Ballenger on July 5, 2013
Prepaid payroll cards can make money for banks, and save money for the employers who use them, but they come with heavy fees for employees, many of whom are already earning low wages.
$45 Million Stolen in Hours With Prepaid Cards
Brandon Ballenger on May 15, 2013
One of the most sophisticated cybercrime attacks ever was pulled off with the help of ‘cashing crews’ that accessed massive numbers of ATMs.
Scammers Now Accept Prepaid Cards
Brandon Ballenger on March 11, 2013
The ripoffs are the same old deal, but now MoneyPak is an acceptable method to part you from your money.
Cartoon Characters Promote Prepaid Cards to Teenagers
LowCards.com on December 7, 2010
The Kardashian sisters may have put the kabosh on their high-fee credit card, but a slew of new celebrity/cartoon cards have just hit the market – and the fees aren’t too much better.
New Protections for Prepaid Debit Cards Unveiled
Karla Bowsher on October 6, 2016
A new federal rule will mean better protections for people who use one of the fastest-growing financial products.
8 Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
Allison Martin on December 30, 2014
Prepaid debit cards have been criticized for having excessive fees, but that doesn’t mean that some aren’t worth considering. Here’s why.
Prepaid Credit Cards Costly
Money Talks News on September 14, 2009
Prepaid credit cards are convenient, but high fees make them a costly choice.
How to Use Gift Cards to Save Money
Living on the Cheap Editors on March 16, 2023
Check out how to make the most of your gift cards and save money now.
How Do I Dispose of Chip Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson on July 19, 2021
Destroying unused credit cards used to be easy — you just cut them up. But with today’s chip cards, is that enough?
Why You Should Stop and Think Before Buying Holiday Gift Cards
Christopher Elliott on November 15, 2016
Giving plastic cards is convenient, but is it really better than just writing a check? (Retailers hope you think so.)
Only 1 in 4 Americans Like Getting Gift Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2016
Most people — 73 percent — don’t like receiving gift cards. Find out what Americans really want under the tree this holiday season.
How to Get Your Hands on Free (or Nearly Free) Gift Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on February 16, 2016
It’s easier than you think. Find out which businesses routinely offer their customers free gift cards and other ways to get your hands on some free (or almost free) money.
New Scorecard Will Rate Student Debit Cards
Guest Blogger on January 19, 2015
More colleges are turning to student debit cards to disburse financial aid, and some of those cards are laden with fees, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says.
6 Tips to Make Gift Cards More Personal
Guest Blogger on December 6, 2014
People love to give gift cards even though they seem like a gift that didn’t require a lot of thought. Here’s how to make them more personal.
Suze Orman’s Prepaid Card Is Being Discontinued
Krystal Steinmetz on June 24, 2014
Users of the Approved Card are being urged to spend their remaining money on the plastic before July 1.
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