What kind of consumer are you? How would switching from a checking account to a prepaid card affect the fees you pay when you manage your money? Find out with our new interactive quiz.
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- Date:
- September 6, 2012
- Contact:
- Samantha Lasky | 202.540.6390
- Project:
- Prepaid Cards Research Project
- Issues:
- Prepaid Cards
- State:
- National
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