Prepaid Debit Cards Are Money Sucking Black Holes In Your Pocket

Be very careful about activating any sort of over-the-counter prepaid debit card, reports the New York Times. They looked at a handful of prepaids currently on the market and discovered ridiculously high hidden fees—the first two months of use can cost you up to $80.

“Prepaid, but Not Prepared for Debit Card Fees “ [New York Times]