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I use my Direct Express® Card as a Budgeting Tool [VIDEO]
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My Direct Express® card helps me to budget and keep track of my money [VIDEO]
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Government Prepaid Card Funds Increased 200% During Pandemic (Financial Health Network)
The Financial Health Network (FHN) recently released its 2022 Fin Health Spend Report, examining how households in America managed their finances and accessed credit during the second year of the pandemic, analyzing year-over-year trends for [...]
The Impact of Inflation on Direct Express® Cardholder Finances
With the highest inflation levels since 1990 and a 6.2% increase in prices for consumer goods, Americans are expressing concern about the future of their finances. The Direct Express® Financial Education Center has a new [...]
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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