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Prepaid ‘Cash Cards’ a Pricey Way to Swipe

By | 03.27.09 | 6:00 am

Americans are more conscious of debt than ever. Feeling burned by bank overdraft fees of $30 or more, or by credit-card interest rates that can top 25 percent, a growing number of consumers are turning to prepaid, reloadable “cash cards.” These cards have confidence-boosting names like “READYdebit” and “More…