Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Fewer college students carry credit cards these days than just a year ago, according to a new survey from Sallie Mae.

Justin Bieber is singing “Banking, banking, banking OOH!” these days as he backs a prepaid card through the company BillMyParents.

Tired of your checking account? It looks like you’ll begin to see more alternatives for your money.

Wal-Mart has partnered with American Express for a checking account alternative that may help prepaid cards become even more popular.

Looks like robots could be driving you around in your car in the near future. Clearly scientists haven’t seen enough movies.

A former NBA superstar is hoping to show unbanked customers how magical using a prepaid debit card can be.

Chase unveiled a new prepaid debit card for $4.95 per month. Will the unbanked population use it?

Some colleges are profiting from their students using prepaid debit cards.

Walmart has introduced a new program that gives customers the ability to shop online without a card.

A survey uses questionable methodology to try to prove consumers need more financial literacy education.