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 ways to catch your spouse hiding money
Is your "lesser" half hiding cash? Do some detective work to see if your spouse is a louse.
3 min read Aug 16, 2012 -
Is it safe to ditch your old smartphone?
Thinking about upgrading to a new smartphone? Take steps so your old phone won’t provide a clear connection to identity theft.
3 min read Jun 26, 2012 -
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?
4 min read Mar 21, 2012 -
Good banking habits with new technology
Good banking habits with new technology are the key to managing your money.
1 min read Aug 19, 2011 -
Higher banking fees on the horizon
New caps on debit card swipe fees could prompt banks to charge more for banking services.
3 min read Aug 08, 2011 -
5 ways you may get nicked by bank fees
Look for new charges from banks trying to recoup fees lost through regulation.
4 min read Jun 29, 2011 -
8 ways to avoid getting conned
A former cop tells you how to stay one step ahead of thieves.
5 min read May 19, 2011 -
6 banking changes you’ll see in 2011
With new laws coming online this year, the world of banking will change. Are you ready?
5 min read Mar 22, 2011 -
You can get better bank rates: here’s how
Find the best bank rates can be taxing. Here are some easy steps to cut the work to a minimum.
1 min read Mar 15, 2011 -
Get good bank rates, avoid bad bank fees
Great bank rates are important, but make sure not to lose money on unnecessary bank charges.
1 min read Feb 27, 2011