Want to use a prepaid debit card but concerned about having to pay to access your cash? Here are four ways to avoid ATM fees, so you don’t have to pay to get your own money. Although consumer preferences may be shifting to digital payments over cash, sometimes you just have to have cash. If you’re a […]
5 Ways To Shop On Amazon Without A Credit Card
Want to shop on Amazon but don’t have a credit card? Here are 5 ways to complete your purchase–no credit needed–even a way to sign up for Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 16th. For those who don’t know, Prime Day is Amazon’s Black Friday in July with even better deals on […]
Prepaid Card vs. Bank Account
Prepaid debit card use continues to grow, as an alternative to a checking account and in addition to one. Which is better? Here are the pros and cons of both. Prepaid cards have grown rapidly in popularity over the past ten years, both as a replacement for checking accounts and in addition to them. In […]
ChexSystems: 10 Things You Need To Know
If you’ve ever been denied a checking account, your ChexSystems record was probably to blame. Here’s what you need to know about the report that may determine whether you can open your next bank account. If you’ve ever been denied a checking account, your ChexSystems record was probably to blame. What is ChexSystems? And how […]
How Do Prepaid Debit Cards Work?
Prepaid debit cards can be a good alternative to a bank account and can help with budgeting. But there are some downsides. Here are the nuts and bolts of prepaid cards–from how to get one, how to add money, and what to watch for so you can make an informed choice. Considering whether a prepaid […]
