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Why Parents Prefer Prepaid Cards for Their College Students

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Your son or daughter is off to college in the fall, away from home. Congratulations. You have a plan in place for the tuition to be covered. But what about the other college-related expenses? Books? Meals? Laundry? Rent? And a little fun—just a little? What about emergencies? With previous generations, parents would often wire money or send their kids monthly checks. But … [Read more...]

[ VIDEO ] Isaac the Tow Truck Driver Never Worries About Financial Roadblocks With Green Dot

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Meet Isaac! Issac's a professional tow truck driver and Green Dot cardholder. Watch as he shifts gears and talks about all the ways he uses his Green Dot card. Visit GreenDot.com to learn more about our cards or to get your own today! The views and opinions expressed here are those of the featured participant and do not necessarily represent the views of Green Dot … [Read more...]

Why a Reloadable Prepaid Card Is Perfect for Spring Break in the U.S.

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College students: There is one thing you won’t want to forget this spring break, and that’s a reloadable prepaid card from Green Dot. Here are four ways it can make your vacation a whole lot easier. 1. No overdraft fees. Enjoying a night out on the town with friends and don’t realize how much you’ve charged to your card? The next morning, you wake up to notice you’ve … [Read more...]

Should You Put Your Tax Refund on a Prepaid Card?

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You're one of the millions of Americans that will receive a tax refund this year. At one time, the IRS simply mailed you a check, but digital options have opened up the possibilities for receiving your refund. One of the best options available is to have your tax refund deposited onto a prepaid card. Want to learn more? Read on. Why Prepaid Cards for Tax Refunds? Prepaid … [Read more...]

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