Get Financially Fit

Improving your financial fitness can help you be safer and smarter with your federal benefit payments. Click on the links below to find out how electronic payments work, ways you can use the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card for free, and other information that may be helpful as you switch from paper checks to electronic payments for federal benefits.

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Find answers to questions often asked about electronic federal benefit payments and how to make the switch by the official March 1, 2013, deadline.
     
  • Facts vs. Myths – Get the facts about direct deposit and the Direct Express® card.
     
  • Key Words – Learn the meaning of words and terms used on this website to explain the move to all-electronic federal benefit payments.
     
  • Top 5 Direct Express Card Tips – Use these tips for using the Direct Express card to buy things you need, get cash and pay bills for free.
     
  • Money Management Resources – Check out these additional links about managing your money and planning for retirement.

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