A simple visit to the bank sparked a surprisingly heated debate online. After noticing frequent grocery and gas charges ...

That quick swipe at the gas pump could quietly freeze up to $175 of your own money before you even leave the station. Paying at the pump feels like one of life’s little conveniences. Slide in a card, ...

A Reddit user shares various benefits of using credit cards over debit. Some of these include getting rewarded for purchases, building credit, and gaining protection. Credit cards are a valuable ...

Gen-Xers who are still using a debit card are leaving a lot of money on the table. Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the average Gen-Xer could likely earn over $1,000 per month in credit card ...

CHICAGO — After decades, Chase Bank will no longer be issuing its Chicago Skyline debit card. Chicagoans who are Chase ...

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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. These are common questions for those who are starting out their journey with credit ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debit and credit cards may look the same at checkout, both ...

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 ...

When you use a debit card, you access existing money in your bank account for the purchase – which can make refunds a bit easier. When you shop with a credit card, you are actually borrowing money, ...

If you’re new to the world of credit cards, it helps to be aware of what you’re getting into — and how to take advantage of the benefits and minimize the risks.