Green Dot Prepaid Card Review
Green Dot cards are sold at retailers such as CVS, Rite-Aid and Wal-Mart. The latest version of this prepaid debit card, the Green Dot Reloadable Prepaid MasterCard or Visa, has a…
Jeanne Lee
Jeanne is a former NerdWallet writer focusing on credit, debt and loans. She has covered financial topics for more than 20 years, including stints at Fortune and Money magazines.
Posts by Jeanne Lee:
Foreign ATM and Debit Card Transaction Fees by Bank
Foreign transaction fees can add up fast when using your debit card abroad. The fees are often 1% to 3% of the amount of a purchase, and many banks also apply…
How to Set Up Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is a free electronic transfer service that sends your paychecks or benefit checks to a bank account or prepaid debit card of your choosing. Having Chase or Bank…
How to Set Up Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is a free electronic transfer service that sends your paychecks or benefit checks to a bank account or prepaid debit card of your choosing. Having Chase or Bank…
Moven vs. Simple Banking: Which Is Best for You?
Editor’s note: Moven shut down its checking account and savings tool permanently on April 30, 2020. For more details, see Moven’s letter to customers. See how Simple compares to Ally,…
Commerce Bank Review: What You Need to Know
Commerce Bank NerdWallet’s rating: 3.5 / 5.0 The bottom line Commerce Bank is a regional bank in the midwestern U.S. that maintains a few hundred ATMs and more than 150…
How to Get Out of Debt: 7 Tips That Work
Getting out of debt is something you can do yourself with the right tools and motivation. Take it from those who’ve been there. The people profiled in NerdWallet’s How I…
GoBank Review: Online Checking
NerdWallet rating: 3.5/5.0 The bottom line GoBank’s checking account is easy to open but doesn’t earn interest. The banking service doesn’t typically allow overdrafts, and you can avoid its monthly…
How to Live Below Your Means Without Feeling Deprived
Living below your means isn’t just about cutting costs and saving money. It’s about taking control of your money, so it doesn’t control you. When you live below your means,…
SoFi vs. Prosper Personal Loans: How They Compare
SoFi and Prosper, two of the largest issuers of online personal loans, target borrowers with good credit. SoFi markets itself as a forward-thinking finance company that uses alternative underwriting criteria…
