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Government gives prepaid debit cards for benefits, consumers get slapped with fees

Business, Economics and Jobs

More than 40 state governments now have contracts with banks to give unemployment benefits on pre-paid debit cards. Banks are cashing in on the game with fees.

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Bank of America to charge debit card users

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