Ever had your card declined at the worst possible moment, or noticed a weird charge on your bank statement? These situations ...

Every time you tap your debit card, you are giving direct access to the cash in your checking account. In low‑risk situations ...

Most people don't realize their debit card puts their actual cash at risk every time they swipe it. When fraud hits a debit card, thieves can drain your checking account while you wait days or weeks ...

It’s important to know how to take advantage of credit and debit cards and using them correctly is particularly important for college grads. Building credit will allow you to make bigger purchases, ...

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 ...