Every time you tap your debit card, you are giving direct access to the cash in your checking account. In low‑risk situations that can be convenient, but in the wrong place a single compromised ...

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, new debit card scams are popping up and gaining momentum (2). One of the most ...

"Debit or credit?" Not too long ago, the question was a ubiquitous refrain from store clerks nationwide. If asked today, the question would be more complicated. That's because U.S. consumers have more ...

The debit card is a cash hybrid, a financial creature that evolved into a species different than its ancestors - the credit card and personal check. All debit cards have strengths and weaknesses, but ...

Keep your wallet lean to minimize the risk of identity theft; ditch the old receipts, spare keys, and especially your Social ...

Consumers may be well acquainted with the concept of overdraft protection when writing checks, but early Monday Discover Financial Services said it is extending the service to its debit cards.

I thought RMD readers might find this story interesting… In early January the Direct Express debit card was announced by the Treasury Department and will be used as a prepaid debit card for Social ...

Replacement debit cards have been issued to many Oklahomans, including Bank of Oklahoma and MidFirst Bank members, after a breach in computer security at a payment processing company compromised card ...

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 ...

Choosing between a credit card and a debit card depends on your financial goals. While debit cards help you spend only what ...