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Millions will get their relief payment via debit card. That's good ... and bad

Dec 30, 2020
Cards are usually cheaper than checks. Unless there's a dispute.
President Donald Trump holds one of the prepaid debit cards being issued by the IRS, during a Cabinet meeting in May.
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The data in that debit card you're holding can be swiped

Oct 24, 2012
Barnes & Noble said debit card keypads in 63 stores were hacked so customers' data was stolen as they swiped their cards.

Suze debuts new show, new card

Jan 13, 2012
Financial adviser Suze Orman rolled out a new TV show and debit card this week. She discusses the controversial new card and why it could be her swan song.
Suze Orman speaking at the National Press Club.
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Suze Orman introduces prepaid debit card

Jan 9, 2012
The TV host and financial adviser says her goal is to help cardholders that usually use only cash become more credit-worthy.

Holiday shopping: Will you choose debit or credit?

Nov 18, 2011
The debate over credit versus debit has been raging for years. Guest blogger Gerri Detweiler gives three reasons on each side of the argument.