Not once, but twice my kids have gotten scammed by using their debit cards. They're not the only ones. While debit cards may seem like the more straightforward choice, using them for ...

Got a debit card in your wallet? The data says you probably do -- research from The Motley Fool Ascent found that in 2021, 93% of American adults had a debit card (according to the Federal Reserve). A ...

Using a debit card feels convenient: it’s fast, familiar, and skips the interest rates. Still, not every swipe is safe. Debit cards pull money straight from your checking account, which means fraud ...

If you are responsible with your purchasing habits, a credit card is much more useful and safer than a debit card. The right cash back credit card can earn you hundreds, or thousands of dollars a year ...

Experts are encouraging shoppers to be on the lookout for scammers ahead of Thanksgiving. One growing trend: stop using your debit card. “One of the first things to do is retire that debit card for ...

Debit cards deserve a place in everyone's wallet. They allow easy access to cash, help you stick to a budget, and can even help you avoid some unnecessary fees. But they're far from the answer for ...

While different types of fraud can bring their own elements of frustrations and consequences, debit card fraud can leave your bank account empty almost immediately and be hard to recover from. That’s ...

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 ...

With Target saying its data breach is much worse, here's what to watch for. Jan. 11, 2014— -- intro: Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account? No? Unfortunately, you may be ...

— -- As more consumers whip out debit cards, issuers are rolling out new rewards programs and enhancing old ones in hopes of boosting card spending. Integra, a Midwestern bank, introduced its ...