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A debit card is a physical payment card that is used to electronically access the money you have in your bank account to make purchases or transfer money. Debit cards can be used at point-of-sale ...

Back when I was on Facebook, I remember a "friend" fretting because there was a large hold on her debit card. She'd stopped to fill her car with gas, assuming that the amount she spent was all that ...

The debit card is convenient and versatile. It lives in the front pocket in many wallets, and it’s easy to see why. You can ...

Debit cards rely on checking accounts, while you can make online purchases with your checking account even if you do not provide your debit card. Here’s how they compare. What is the Relationship ...

In the credit card world, the debate between debit and credit has been going on for seemingly forever and shows no signs of slowing down. There is no question that people on both sides of this debate ...

A Reddit user shares various benefits of using credit cards over debit. Some of these include getting rewarded for purchases, building credit, and gaining protection. Credit cards are a valuable ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In the credit card world, the debate between debit and ...

Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed ...

These five common charges can cost you way more than you think when paid with a credit card. Here's how to avoid expensive ...