With more shopping done online, the days of giving children a cash allowance are behind us. Bank accounts designed for children are making it easier for parents to navigate the new digital world. To help parents pick the right card, here are the best debit cards for teens, including prepaid card options. According to Bruce […]
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Current Visa Debit Card Review
Editorial Review Fees There is no monthly fee for the parent’s basic checking account. The basic account includes the following features: Free White Card Standard direct deposits 1 Savings Pod A budget for a single category of spending Spending Insights Instant notifications for purchases No overdrafts or hidden fees The Premium account costs $4.99 a […]
Chime Review–A No Fee Banking Alternative (2021)
Chime is one of several new Fintech companies trying to change the way we bank. It offers a highly rated mobile app, low fees, and a competitive interest rate. Chime Snapshot I embraced online banking when it first became a thing more than a decade ago. It started with ING Direct and the Orange Account. […]
Brink’s Prepaid Mastercard Review
How We Review Prepaid Debit Cards We evaluate prepaid debit cards based on four key factors important to consumer: Fees: Nearly half of all prepaid debit card users cite avoiding overdraft fees and check-cashing fees as a major reason for using a prepaid card. We therefore evaluate the fees charged by a prepaid card, particularly […]
4 Best Simple Bank Alternatives (Instead of BBVA)
The end of Simple Bank is near. All Simple accounts officially transfer to BBVA on May 8, 2021. Reddit users are already complaining about the fees BBVA is charging. For those looking for options, here are the best Simple Bank alternatives. 4 Alternatives to Simple Bank Chime One of the first banking alternatives, offers excellent […]
Western Union Prepaid Mastercard Review
With a partnership between Western Union and Netspend, this prepaid card is designed for those who send and receive Western Union money transfers. Beyond money transfers, however, the card offers similar benefits and features of a Netspend card, such as the ability to receive paychecks and government checks up to 2 days faster. Western Union […]