Prepaid debit cards may soon be subject to federal regulations requiring more transparent fee disclosures and increased financial protection. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday it is considering new consumer protections for the cards. Director Richard Cordray said he plans to bring more “safety and transparency” to the industry. The agency will […]

  by Kristen Kuchar With temperatures warming up and summer well on the way, the topic of summer vacation is sure to be on everyone’s mind. Most people are excited to be planning a big extravagant trip. However, there are more options than just booking an expensive flight, staying in an overpriced hotel, and blowing all of […]

  By Daynelys PalenzuelaCertified Personal Finance Counselor, Debthelper.com 1.  Turn off the A/C. Let’s not get carried away now, we don’t want you to suffer through the agonizing heat, but you should definitely take into consideration the weather so that you can save money and be efficient as well. Summer is a great time to […]