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How A DJ Revolutionized How We Bank

Have you ever been turned down by a bank for a checking account because of your credit score? Not having a bank account in this day and age makes life a little tougher. Without a debit card or credit card it's impossible to reserve a rental car or book online travel. Dealing with cash all the time puts you at risk of being a target for criminals.

At least when a bank fails the government FDIC insurance program guarantees your money up to 250,000 USD. The only guarantee if the cash in your wallet is lost or stolen is that you are out of luck and that's putting it nicely.

Direct Deposit Speeds Up Access To Your Paycheck
Without a bank account you don't have direct deposit. That means you get paid later from work than everyone else and you have to rush off to a check cashing window to get your cash. For example, On a holiday weekend when the banks are closed on Monday the 15th (which is payday for many people), people with direct deposit have access to their paycheck Friday night.

Without direct deposit you are stuck trying to get to the bank or check cashing facility before it closes for the long weekend. When you're standing in line to cash a check and have to fork over 6 USD or more for the service, don't you think that there must be a more convenient and less expensive way? Fortunately there is.

Don't Have To Be A Banker To Create A Useful Bank Service
Steven Streit is the creator of Green Dot which is the leading prepaid bank card service. Let's see what some benefits of AccountNow prepaid bank card. Steven is originally from Florida and worked in radio in the San Francisco market for many years. Just goes to show that if you have a good idea and are passionate about it you can come up with a product or service that helps people solve a problem and makes life a little more convenient.

No More Check Cashing Fees Or Overdrafts
What could you do with an extra 6 USD per paycheck? Check cashing fees are huge money makers for the banks. That adds up to almost 150 USD per year! Just two overdrafts on a checking account can add up to about 50 USD. This will never happen with a prepaid bank card. You can't spend more than you have available, so it really helps you stay within your budget.

These bank card services are not totally free but are less expensive when you compare the costs of trying to manage your money via cash. Depending on how much your paycheck is that you set-up for direct deposit to your Green Dot or AccountNow card, you might qualify for a discount on some of the fees.

Declined For A Credit Card? This Is Your Answer
There are millions of hard working Americans that can't get approved for a credit card. Prepaid bank card services solve this problem and put you in the driver's seat to order gifts online, book a hotel room online and order tickets to the next concert or ball game.

For example, the AccountNow bank card gives you a choice of having a Visa or Mastercard branded prepaid card. Think about how these cards help you build your credit score too.

Author Resource:- Nathan Randall, editor, Daily Dollar Newsletter provides free daily advice on money matters plus coupons and discount codes. FYI...you can now access the Daily Dollar Newsletter via iTunes podcast, YouTube video, and on Facebook and Twitter too.
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