I read that she no longer has one. I don't think PP requires a bank.. not sure though.

I wasn't going to go into it as it detracts from the thread and might interpret as getting too personal to AimeeJ's finances.
AimeeJ, I'm not trying to pry or prod into your private details. I have been through some devastating times in the past and could very quickly find myself back in them. So... been there and hope to never go back.

Anyways, my "between the lines" point was to get/have a secure debit account not tied to a bank account.
You can deposit through money orders, CC or even Direct Deposit.

Depending on the State you live in (It may even be Federal, not sure), creditors and banks cannot access those funds against your will.

Or something to all that effect. I really don't know too much about it.

My Bartender (we have a professional relationship <snicker>) has credit problems and is doing something along these lines to insure her $ is where she needs it to be.

This also keeps her and her husband from having to run all over town with cash and money orders.

It would be interesting to learn more about this... I'm going to have to pick Penny's (Bartender) brain on it. Would be worthy of a thread unto itself.

Anyways... AimeeJ... here is a gift for you. The Magik Pill.