How Americans spend is changing.

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 ...

When you freeze your credit, you can still use your credit and debit cards. Nothing changes for you. Spend and charge away.

Debit cards get a bad rap these days. That poor, lonely piece of plastic at the back of your wallet often gets overshadowed by its flashy big brother, the credit card. That's because credit cards can ...

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If you are responsible with your purchasing habits, a credit card is much more useful and safer than a debit card. If you have bad financial discipline, a credit card is an easy way to find yourself ...

Texas law says no. The state bans businesses from adding an extra fee when you pay with a credit card instead of using cash, ...

Credit cards and debit cards look almost exactly alike but are actually quite different. Money you spend or withdraw using a debit card comes straight out of your bank account – you’re spending your ...

Debit card rewards often play second fiddle to perks associated with their credit card cousins. But astute banks are fine-tuning their approach. Debit cards are a popular way to pay. Consumers between ...

The new card makes it easy to use a buy now, pay later plan, but you can get its paid features for free elsewhere. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a ...

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...