Woman using smartphone and holding debit card for shopping payment online at home. A couple of years ago, I had a late-night hankering for some fast food, so I stopped by my local establishment. I ...

Debit cards give you easy access to the money you currently have available in your linked checking account. They’re different from credit cards, which allow you to make purchases with loans offered by ...

Q: On your stuff you wrote about debit cards, I’m a senior citizen and I’ve had a debit card forever. I’ve never had any problem, mainly because I check on my accounts at least three or four days a ...

Breaking news such as the massive data breach at Experian or Target now seems common. Leaving aside the victims of actual fraud, I hear constantly from people who've had to swap out every debit and ...

When at the checkout line and a clerk asks, "debit or credit?" I have only one answer: Credit. There are a number of reasons I never make debit card purchases -- security, peace of mind, rewards -- ...

Debit cards rely on checking accounts, while you can make online purchases with your checking account even if you do not provide your debit card. Here’s how they compare. What is the Relationship ...

Most people swipe their debit card without thinking about risk. It runs through your checking account, it feels secure, and the money moves fast. But "fast" isn't the same as "safe," and a lot of ...

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Though credit cards offer a plethora of perks like welcome bonuses, access to airport lounges and rewards on everyday spending, there are some downsides to holding a credit card, like paying late fees ...

The United MileagePlus® Debit Rewards Card is one of the newest additions to a growing list of rewards debit cards. While it earns miles at a lower rate compared to traditional rewards credit cards, ...

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