Debit Cards
Debit and prepaid debit cards make it easy to make purchases with money drawn from cardholders’ bank accounts or funds that have been loaded onto a card. The simplicity of these cards has made them a preferred payment method for millions of Americans.
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5 smart ways to bank with your smartphone
There’s no need to see a teller at the bank when you can perform these tasks on your smartphone.
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How money orders work: Old-fashioned payment method still useful for some
This payment method that’s a throwback to an earlier time has advantages today.
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Is it safe to ditch your old smartphone?
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Should your tax refund go on a prepaid card?
Putting your tax refund on a prepaid card seems easy and quick, but is it a waste of your money?
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8 ways to avoid getting conned
A former cop tells you how to stay one step ahead of thieves.
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