Think about the last time you swiped your debit card. Was it at the gas station, maybe at that corner grocery store, or perhaps through an online checkout? You probably didn't give it a second thought ...

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

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 ...

Experts are encouraging shoppers to be on the lookout for scammers ahead of Thanksgiving. One growing trend: stop using your debit card. “One of the first things to do is retire that debit card for ...

Debit cards are as vulnerable to theft as credit cards and offer limited fraud protection. Depending on how soon you report the fraud, you could be responsible for up to $50 in unauthorized ...

Credit cards offer a number of key benefits over debit cards. They also tend to offer better protection. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial ...

Credit cards aren't just more valuable than debit cards, with the ability to rack up cash back and travel rewards. They're also, in most cases, a lot safer. That's because unlike most debit cards, ...