RushCard Member to Spend a Day With Russell Simmons in Appreciation for Good Money Management

CINCINNATI, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct depositing tax refunds during tax season on the Prepaid Visa® RushCard has more than the obvious advantages. Today, Sheree Jennings, a new mom from Pittsburgh was selected as the winner who will have lunch with Russell Simmons in appreciation for her wise use of her RushCard.

Tens of thousands of RushCard members who direct deposited their tax refunds onto their RushCard earlier this year were entered for a chance to have lunch with philanthropist, entrepreneur and RushCard creator Russell Simmons during RushCard's tax season "Lunch With Russell Sweepstakes".

Sheree Jennings, a Baby Phat RushCard member since 2009, takes home the big prize. By simply using the free direct deposit feature to place her tax refund on her RushCard, Jennings entered and won a unique sweepstakes contest that will include lunch with Russell Simmons, a personal financial consultation with Simmons' personal advisor, and a shopping spree. The contest is Simmons' way of encouraging members to become more financially savvy by taking advantage of free direct deposit and using the right tools to more easily manage their money.

Members who direct deposit their tax refund onto the RushCard can receive their refunds 2-4 weeks faster, eliminate check-cashing fees and avoid long check-cashing lines. Tax refunds direct deposited onto the RushCard are safe and are at no risk of being lost or stolen in the mail.

After recently giving birth, Jennings is excited that she and her best friend will travel to New York in September to meet Russell Simmons.

"I am so excited and nervous to meet Russell," said Jennings.  "I have to tell him that I love my RushCard because it has helped become more obedient financially and avoid overdraft fees with banks."

"Now in its second year, I'm happy to host the winner of this year's tax time sweepstakes, said Simmons. "Last year's winner Santina Bell and I had a great time. We mutually benefitted from the experience and she helped me to learn how to better tailor the RushCard to benefit members like her. This year's lunch with Sheree will be just as exciting."

RushCard features like opt-in credit reporting, card-to-card transfers and free prescription drug discount cards help members manage their money more wisely and save while doing so.

Anyone interested in applying for a RushCard can apply online at www.rushcard.com, or call our toll-free member services line at 1 (866) RUSHCARD.

About UniRush LLC

Headquartered in Cincinnati, UniRush LLC was created to offer the over 48 million Americans without access to a traditional banking relationship an array of basic financial services via the Prepaid Visa RushCard. Benefits of the program include direct deposit, the ability to withdraw funds at over 850,000 ATMs globally, the ability to use the card wherever Visa debit cards are accepted and free 24/7 customer service. For more information about UniRush and RushCard visit www.rushcard.com.

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