There are a variety of methods for receiving your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly payments, but did you know that you can get those payments direct deposited onto your Green Dot card? Customers with Green Dot prepaid cards may get their direct deposits faster. Here's the estimated Social Security SSI payment schedule calendar for Green Dot customers - April … [Read more...]
The 15 Wisest Ways To Use Your Tax Refund
Millions of Americans are preparing their taxes, hoping to see a refund check shortly after. Because of changes to tax laws, it’s still unclear whether refunds will be bigger or smaller than expected, and just how many people will truly be impacted by these changes. That’s why it’s a good idea to plan out how to productively use your refund money, so you’re not adding debt … [Read more...]
Confused about Compound Interest? Here’s a Simple Explanation
While the holiday season might be in the past, you may be dealing with a new challenge in the present: post-holiday credit card debt. What makes credit card debt such a challenge to deal with is that you are being charged interest at high rates, making it harder to pay down your balance without it growing equally fast. When you understand how credit card interest is … [Read more...]
22 Side Hustles that Will Boost Your Bank Account
Side Gigs For Your Skillset 1. Start a Blog or Podcast To make passive income that will carry you beyond this winter, starting a blog or podcast and amassing followers will help you earn advertising bucks. Not to mention, when you have an audience, you’ll be invited to share your knowledge in new, and high-paying, opportunities. To get started you’ll only need an original … [Read more...]
What do recent tax law changes and the government shutdown mean for your refund?
We sat down with the CEO of Santa Barbara Tax Products Group (a Green Dot company), Brian Schmidt, and asked for his perspective on what has become an interesting tax season. Green Dot [GD]: Brian, thanks for your time. First off, who is Santa Barbara Tax Products Group? Brian Schmidt [B]: We are a division of Green Dot that focuses on providing a variety of financial … [Read more...]