A secured credit card can be a starter kit for your financial life By Nancy Munro It’s hard to imagine these days, but Michael Jordan wasn’t always a great basketball player. After all, the future Hall of Famer didn’t even make his high school squad one year. Which is all to say that everyone,… Continue reading Secure Your Credit Future: Get a Head Start with a Secured Credit Card
Category: Best Low Fee Prepaid Cards
Millions of people are turning to prepaid debit cards as a smart alternative to carrying cash and writing checks. Almost anyone can qualify and they don’t require a credit check or a bank account. Though they carry credit card logos and can be used anywhere a credit card is used, unlike a credit card, they do not offer a line of credit. The user can only spend the amount that has been loaded onto the card or placed into the account associated with the card.
There are dozens of debit cards on the market, many of them issued by the same bank, but fee structures are vastly different. Bestprepaiddebitcards.com has done all the research for you and provides comprehensive reviews to help you decide which card is best for you.
A Whole New Crowd: Prepaid Debit Cards for All
Contrary to popular belief, prepaid debit cards are for everyone By Shane Tripcony Sometimes it takes a deep dive into the world of facts to dislodge a stubborn misperception. That’s exactly what happened in 2012 when a study by the Pew Charitable Trusts reached the startling conclusion that some people fare better using prepaid debit… Continue reading A Whole New Crowd: Prepaid Debit Cards for All
Five Questions for a Smarter Choice in Selecting a Prepaid Debit Card
Five essential questions to ask before choosing a prepaid debit card By Shane Tripcony No, this is not a test, and there definitely won’t be a grade handed out. Actually, scratch that completely. In the quickly expanding universe of prepaid debit cards the choices are multiplying faster than rabbits. Knowing which card is best for… Continue reading Five Questions for a Smarter Choice in Selecting a Prepaid Debit Card
Paying to Get Paid: Employee Costs with Employer Prepaid Card Programs
In late June and early July of 2013, thanks largely to a lengthy story in The New York Times, the practice of paying worker wages via a prepaid debit card has come under increased scrutiny. According to the report in the Times – and subsequent coverage in Time Magazine and Businessweek – large employers including Wal-Mart Stores, McDonald’s and Time Warner Cable are eschewing traditional paper paychecks and direct deposit in favor of paying wages on prepaid debit cards.
Getting A Prepaid Card In Your Wallet
Good news: once you actually make a decision to get a particular card, actually obtaining it as a snap. Indeed, most online application forms for the major prepaid debit cards are simple and getting a card on-site at a retailer will require only a few minutes of your time.
Prepaid Debit Cards vs. Secured Credit Cards
Prepaid Debit Cards vs. Secured Credit Cards: What’s the difference? Most people assume they are the same, but there are some striking differences. While they both offer guaranteed approvals, requiring you to use your own money for deposits, there are some striking differences. This article will help you assess your situation and determine just which… Continue reading Prepaid Debit Cards vs. Secured Credit Cards