About

Jessica Price

Jessica is hyper-focused on making information about the Personal Loans offered by CheckSmart including Payday Loans, Installment Loans, and Title Loans accessible and easy to understand. Learning the basics about finances shouldn’t be complicated after all! The key to responsible borrowing is understanding the loans you’re considering, and it’s Jessica’s mission to help anyone considering a loan make an informed decision. Jessica is passionate about sharing easy-to-follow Budgeting Tips and helping readers increase their financial literacy in the Financial Corner of the blog. You’ll find great budgeting tips, Simplified Savings tips, and information that will help you improve your financial wellness sprinkled throughout each of her blogs.

Posts from Jessica Price

new year finances

Budgeting Basics

New Beginnings: Budgeting Tips to Implement in 2024

January 30, 2024

checksmart check cashing

Financial Services

Personal Loans, Money Services, and Check Cashing

January 2, 2024

personal loan options

SmartMatch Loans

Should You Take Out a Personal Loan?

December 19, 2023

gift giving on a budget

Savvy Saver

Budget Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holidays

December 8, 2023

holiday budgeting

Savvy Saver

Holiday Budget Planning Can Prevent Post Holiday Blues

November 30, 2023

prioritizing finances

Savvy Saver

Juggling Financial Goals and Your Lifestyle

November 30, 2023

making side money

Savvy Saver

5 Ideas for Making Extra Money

October 30, 2023

inspirational books

Savvy Saver

Three Books That Inspire Personal Growth and Change

September 28, 2023

personal loan options

SmartMatch Loans

Wondering How to Get a Personal Loan? Start here!

September 28, 2023

save for your future

Budgeting Basics

How to Save Money for Your Future

August 25, 2023

keeping healthy and fit

Savvy Saver

Low-Cost Ways to Keep Healthy and Fit

August 14, 2023

budget friendly summer

Savvy Saver

10 Budget Friendly Summertime Activities

July 31, 2023

payday loans indiana

SmartMatch Loans

Indiana A Place That Feels Like Home

July 10, 2023

build a budget

Savvy Saver

Building a Budget in Three Easy Steps

June 12, 2023

home maintenance tips

Savvy Saver

Preventative Home Maintenance Guide

June 12, 2023

Budgeting for Giving Back

Savvy Saver

Give Back to the Community Without Money

May 23, 2023

rainy day fund savings

Savvy Saver

Rainy Day Funds for Unexpected Emergencies

May 5, 2023

Prioritize Debt Repayment

Budgeting Basics

Prioritize Debt Repayment

April 18, 2023

Direct Lender Installment Loans

Financial Services

What are Personal Installment Loans

March 30, 2023

CheckSmart loans overview

SmartMatch Loans

Loan Options Finding Your SmartMatch

February 24, 2023

loan repayment guide

Savvy Saver

Smart Personal Loan Repayment Guide

February 23, 2023

Low Fee Check Cashing

Financial Services

Check Cashing the CheckSmart Way

February 23, 2023

Loan/Pawn Products: To receive a loan, you must meet applicable creditworthiness criteria. Subject to state regulations, eligibility, credit check, underwriting and approval. Must meet state database eligibility. Applicant cannot be an active-duty member of the Military, or that person's spouse or dependent. Funded amounts vary by state, store, product or based on the results of an ability to repay analysis (where applicable. Rates, terms and conditions apply. Lending decisions and funding times subject to system limitations. Some applications may require additional verification, which can delay the lending decision. All products are not available at all locations. 

Title loans are subject to minimum auto value requirements. Vehicle and title must be present to complete appraisal where applicable. 

Store Services: Rules, restrictions, and fees apply. See store for details. 

Green Dot: Must be the age of majority in your state of residence (18 or more) to open an account. Online access, mobile number verification (via text message) and identity verification (including SSN) are required to open and use your account. Mobile number verification, email address verification and mobile app are required to access all features. 

1. Early direct deposit availability depends on payor type, timing, payment instructions, and bank fraud prevention measures. As such, early direct deposit availability may vary from pay period to pay period. The name and Social Security number on file with your employer or benefits provider must match your Green Dot account to prevent fraud restrictions on the account. 

2. Opt-in required. Account must have initial eligible direct deposits, must be in good standing and have an activated chip-enabled debit card to opt-in. Ongoing eligible direct deposits and other criteria apply to maintain eligibility for overdraft protection. Only debit card purchase transactions are eligible for overdraft protection and overdrafts are paid at our discretion. We reserve the right to not pay overdrafts. For example, we may not pay overdrafts if the account is not in good standing, or is not receiving ongoing eligible direct deposits, or has too many overdrafts. Overdraft fees may cause your account to be overdrawn by an amount that is greater than your overdraft coverage. A $15 fee may apply to each eligible purchase transaction that brings your account negative. Balance must be brought to at least $0 within 24 hours of authorization of the first transaction that overdraws your account to avoid a fee. Overdraft protection is only available on Demand Deposit Accounts that meet eligibility requirements. Log into and refer to your Account Agreement to check feature availability. 

3. See app for free ATM locations. 4 free withdrawals per calendar month, $3.00 per withdrawal thereafter. $3 for out-of-network withdrawals and $.50 for balance inquiries, plus any fee the ATM owner may charge. Limits apply. 

Green Dot® cards are issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association. And by Mastercard international Inc. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Green Dot Bank also operates under the following registered trade names: GO2bank, GoBank and Bonneville Bank. All of these registered trade names are used by, and refer to, a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposited with Green Dot Ban and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage up to the allowable limits. ©2025 Green Dot Bank. All rights reserved. Green Dot Corporation NMLS #914924; Green Dot Bank NMLS #908739 

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