Ever had your card declined at the worst possible moment, or noticed a weird charge on your bank statement? These situations happen more often than you think, especially when you use your debit card ...

Debit cards are fine for some types of transactions -- you need one to get cash from an ATM, for example. But there are a few places where credit cards are a much, much better option. That's because ...

This article discusses how debit and credit cards work, including their pros and cons. It ends with some helpful tips and strategies for responsible card use.

Many money experts, including Dave Ramsey, have long preached about the dangers of credit card use and have advocated for always using a debit card. But Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur and founder of ...

A new study from Cash App finds Gen Z doesn't prefer cash and believes it's cringe. Giving kids a debit card can help them learn real-world money skills in a safe, guided way. Readiness depends more ...

For some types of purchases, failure to use a credit card can be a mistake, as you'd be forsaking various forms of protection ...

Credit cards are one of the most powerful tools in personal finance. They offer rewards, protections, and convenience that cash and debit cards simply can't match. But what happens if you take things ...

If you ask me, a credit card beats out a debit card for almost any kind of purchase. That's because the best credit cards will rack up rewards on most types of purchases -- so if you can use a credit ...

Debit cards feel convenient because they pull money straight from your checking account. That same feature makes them risky. If fraud occurs, the cash is gone immediately, and recovering it can take ...