EPPICard: Less phishing, more administrative fees

The EPPICard debit card that allows access to the quick payday of state benefits can be loaded with fees and put users in danger of a scam.
A man submerged in murky financial waters is about to bite on the hook of the EPPICard phishing scam.
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Study of Overdraft Fees and Protection Cries Out for Reform

Reform of bank and credit union overdraft protection practices is on the mind of Congress today. Payday loans would've made the trip unnecessary. Read why here.
Have you had it up to here with your bank's overdraft protection schemes? You aren't alone, according to the Center for Responsible Lending. (Photo: flickr.com)
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 by
By Steve Tarlow

EPPICard | Scams and Poor Service Darken Welfare Service

Consumers awaiting unemployment insurance money or child support from the government depend on EPPICard. But the scams have cast a dark…
EPPICard seems simple enough. But consumer experience has been checkered by misplaced funds, service problems and identity theft via online phishing scams. (Photo: http://www.jokqt.qkpy.com/common/imagelib/index.htm/1138_500_250_crop_e6393.jpg)
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 by
By Steve Tarlow