Using a debit card seems straightforward, but many people fall into common traps that can lead to financial headaches. One frequent mistake is not keeping track of your balance, which can result in ...

Your debit card takes money straight out of your checking account the moment you swipe. That direct connection exposes you to unnecessary risk. If you fall victim to theft or fraud, criminals can use ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. I got my first credit card around the same time I got my ...

It's happened twice in the last 18 months. After canceling accounts with a cable provider and a cellphone company, each said I would receive a partial refund. Having battled through multiple menus to ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated where Jared Gibson lives. He resides in Highland Park, Ill. Jared Gibson is a basketball fan, but he didn't attend the NBA ...

Debit cards let you pay for things with money in your bank account, while credit cards pay with a line of credit. A debit card can be handy for preventing overspending and interest charges, as well as ...

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Don't use your debit card to pay for anything but ATM withdrawals. Both cash and credit are useful for different transactions. You can get foreign currency from your bank, a currency exchange kiosk or ...

It was decades ago when you could first pay for items online using a credit card; debit card payments followed. The security of such payments was often iffy in the commercial internet’s early years.

More Than 40% of American Households Rely on Credit Cards to Pay the Bills, Leading to a Vicious Debt Cycle Today’s economy has many Americans relying on credit cards to foot the bills for everyday ...