RushCard Rewards: Russell Simmons Recognizes Loyal RushCard Member for Good Money Management and Shares His Secrets for Success at Private Lunch

CINCINNATI, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheree Jennings counts today as one of her most memorable. That's when she redeemed her prize as the winner of RushCard's tax season "Lunch with Russell" Sweepstakes. The Prepaid Visa® RushCard arranged lunch for Sheree and her best friend with philanthropist and entrepreneur Russell Simmons in New York City as a reward for her wise money management.

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.

Jennings, a Baby Phat RushCard member since 2009 and resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been anxious to meet Russell since learning of her win earlier this year.

"I can't believe I had the opportunity to have this experience," said Jennings.  "Russell has built a legacy for his family and he shared with me pointers on how I can continue to build a secure financial future for my family. I know that making smart financial choices is key."

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.

"It's important to me that our members understand my personal commitment to helping them realize their financial goals," Simmons said. "I'm glad to know the RushCard is helping everyday people like Sheree. We really had a great time."

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 or visit www.rushchard.com.

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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