Debit cards feel safe because they are familiar, fast and backed by a bank account that quietly absorbs every tap and swipe. Yet the very design that makes them convenient also exposes you to risks ...

Using a debit card feels safe during ordinary errands, until a normal swipe sparks panic. Familiar places lower your guard while the balances freeze unexpectedly, and the shock isn’t just losing money ...

Several precautions can help increase safety during trips abroad, including using credit cards instead of cash or debit, using a money belt and buying travel insurance before your trip. Watching out ...

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People want checking into a hotel to feel simple. Hand over your card, get your room keys, wander to the elevator. But the system behind that front desk is built for credit cards, not debit cards.

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 ...