Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:51 AM EDT2012-05-22 12:51:22 GMT
Police say a young female who left school of her own will Tuesday morning is now back with her parents.More >>
Police say a young female who left school of her own will Tuesday morning is now back with her parents.More >>
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) -
You've probably seen them at the grocery store or your local pharmacy. Pre-paid debit cards are a new hit with consumers, as more and more people are looking for ways to avoid hidden banking fees.
More than 15 million Americans are "unbanked," a term the government uses to describe those who have no banking account whatsoever.
Pre-paid debit cards, which are often used as gifts, are now becoming extremely popular.
Alex Matjanec, co-founder of MyBankTracker.com, says "In 2011, 409 billion dollars was uploaded on prepaid debit cards. It was actually the fastest growing transaction method with 35 percent growth ."
But there are a few things to look out for when using these pre-paid debit cards. These cards can also have hidden fees such as a monthly service fee, ATM fee, and a fee for every time you reload.
Experts urge consumers to always read the fine print, and there's even a few websites you can visit to help decide which card suits you best:
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:23 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:23:07 GMT
Qualifying for Chatham County Commission and School Board elections began Wednesday, despite the U.S. Justice Department not approving new voting districts that were required after the 2010 census. More >>
Qualifying for Chatham County Commission and School Board elections began Wednesday, despite the U.S. Justice Department not approving new voting districts that were required after the 2010 census. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:18 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:18:04 GMT
Vandlers overturned more than a dozen grave markers in Candler County's Lake Church cemetery. The monuments and headstones date back to the mid-to-late 1800's and turn of the century. More >>
Vandlers overturned more than a dozen grave markers in Candler County's Lake Church cemetery. The monuments and headstones date back to the mid-to-late 1800's and turn of the century.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:07 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:07:50 GMT
Cuts will have to be made across the board, and some of the programs on the chopping block include the International Baccalaureate Program at the elementary and middle school levels. More >>
Cuts will have to be made across the board, and some of the programs on the chopping block include the International Baccalaureate Program at the elementary and middle school levels. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:28:24 GMT
Diabetes is a serious disease and it seems more and more people are battling it. One Lady's Island man is trying to make a breakthrough to help fight diabetes.More >>
Diabetes is a serious disease and it seems more and more people are battling it. One Lady's Island man is trying to make a breakthrough to help fight diabetes.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:26 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:26:06 GMT
A man has been charged after 19 dogs were found abandoned in his home was sentenced on Wednesday morning.More >>
A man charged after 19 dogs were found abandoned in his home was sentenced on Wednesday morning. However, as WTOC reported Tuesday, 10 felony counts were reduced to two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, causing frustration among Animal Control officers.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:59 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:59:11 GMT
A Tybee Marine Science Center volunteer dug up more than 80 eggs, which the turtle had nested above the high tide mark and reburied them in the safety of the dunes.More >>
A Tybee Marine Science Center volunteer dug up more than 80 eggs, which the turtle had nested above the high tide mark and reburied them in the safety of the dunes.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:48:46 GMT
The days of voluntary evacuations in Chatham County are over. Chatham County leaders say if a hurricane looks like it is coming to the area, they will use mandatory evacuations or recommended evacuations.More >>
The days of voluntary evacuations in Chatham County are over. Chatham County leaders say if a hurricane looks like it is coming to the area, they will use mandatory evacuations or recommended evacuations.More >>
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