Plus, why you shouldn't use your debit card at the gas pump.

There's a reason some people refuse to get themselves a credit card. Credit cards tend to have a bad reputation. And a big reason is that so many Americans are saddled with credit card debt. But as ...

Still using a debit card when you're out and about? Here's where you should avoid doing so at some places, and why.

Your debit card connects directly to your checking account, which means fraud can drain real money you may need for rent, bills and groceries. While your bank investigates, which can take days or even ...

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 ...