The most recent version of the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index, which measures spending from the second quarter of 2013, indicates that consumer confidence is on the upswing, albeit ever so slightly. Indeed, the index reports that year-over-year spending ticked up one percent from the second quarter of 2012 compared to the same time period this year.
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.
Green Dot Posts Solid Results Despite Increased Competition
For prepaid debit card consumers, the attention of big financial players has been an undeniably good thing: fierce competition among rivals, some of whom are willing to forgo chunks of revenue in the short-term in order to gain market share, have put much needed downward pressure on fees and increased overall transparency. But longstanding
industry players like Green Dot could be forgiven for not being thrilled with the prospect of tough competition that threatens to eat away at their profits.
On The Hook? – The Advantages and Loopholes of Zero Liability.
When you carry a credit, debit or prepaid debit card with a Visa or MasterCard logo, you’re entitled to zero liability protection should a thief make unauthorized purchases with your card
A Better Payroll Card – Prepaid Debit Cards Without Victimizing Employees
The use of prepaid debit cards to pay workers who don’t have traditional bank accounts isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Consumer Reports Rates Prepaid Cards
When Consumer Reports talk, people listen. Whether it’s cars, refrigerators, electronics or even health care, the evaluations that Consumer Reports and its team of researchers and testers come up with are often the first place shoppers go when they’re trying to make a smart choice among lots of options. With the release of its report,… Continue reading Consumer Reports Rates Prepaid Cards
What Fees Are Normal For Secured Credit Cards?
Beware of scams offered by so-called credit repair companies. These companies will guarantee a
secured card (an offer of credit is never guaranteed) to clean up your credit history. However, a
secured card does not “clean up” your history; it helps restore your credit worthiness