Data Reveal Erosion of FinHealth Gains (Financial Health Network)
New Financial Education Modules for 2023
Number of Unbanked Fell in 2021 (FDIC)
Direct Express® Fact Sheet
Effective Financial Education: Five Principles and How to Use Them (CFPB)
Interview with Fiscal Service Commissioner Tim Gribben (fiscal.treasury.gov)
New Financial Education Module – Social Media Scams
Financial Inclusion, Digital Payments, and Resilience (World Bank)
Cardholder Survey Shows Satisfaction, Ongoing Impact of Pandemic
Government Prepaid Card Funds Increased 200% During Pandemic (Financial Health Network)
The Impact of Inflation on Direct Express® Cardholder Finances
Brookings: Can Treasury Accounts Drive Financial Inclusion?
Financial Capability Month and the Direct Express® Financial Education Center
Focus on…MYMONEY.GOV (Financial Capability Month)
Direct Express® Fact Sheet (NEW)
New Financial Education Modules – Managing Finances Through Difficult Times
Direct Express® Brings Biometric Access to Smartphone App
UPCOMING WEBINAR: How Direct Express® Impacts the Lives of Millions of Unbanked Americans
Financial Education for Direct Express® Card Holders
Data Reveal Erosion of FinHealth Gains (Financial Health Network)
The Financial Health Network 2022 U.S. Trends Report, shows that financial health declined for the first time in the project’s five-year history. Data from the national Pulse survey, conducted in April and May 2022, shows the [...]
A Brief Look at the Direct Express® Customer Service Center
Direct Express® has dedicated and knowledgeable customer service representatives in place to provide Direct Express® cardholders with support 24/7—helping cardholders keep track of their spending and balances, confirming benefit deposits, explaining the features of [...]
Stories
THESE STORIES FEATURE REAL DIRECT EXPRESS® CARDHOLDERS WHO HAVE GRANTED THEIR PERMISSION FOR THEIR PICTURES, QUOTES AND STORY TO APPEAR ON THIS SITE. THE DIRECT EXPRESS® TEAM NEVER SHARES PERSONAL INFORMATION WITHOUT EXPLICIT PERMISSION OF THE CARDHOLDER.
Cardholder Story #1 Rosalind, Pennsylvania [VIDEO]
“I receive social security and VA Disability. Using my Direct Express® card helps me to budget my money and keep track of it more efficiently” Greater Control & Security
Cardholder Story #2 Garry, Florida [VIDEO]
“I’m a Navy and Vietnam veteran. I’ve received the card for about six years now. The card saves time. It’s more convenient – I don’t carry cash because I’ve gotten used to carrying the Direct Express® card – so I really don’t need [cash]” A Better Budgeting Tool
Cardholder Story #3 Elizabeth, Florida [VIDEO]
“I’m retired and have a disability and a supplemental insurance payment that comes [on the Direct Express® card]. This card helps me a lot. It makes so many times in the month when I don’t have to worry about having cash, or getting cash where it needs to be on time.” Confidence, Comfort & Convenience
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