Teaching kids about credit cards and debit cards is an important part of their financial literacy. Credit cards borrow money from a card issuer, while debit cards withdraw money from a bank account.

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Debit cards can leave your money exposed. Here are five risky places where swiping could cost you more than you think.

The rewards may be lower, but debit cards can let you safely earn cash back without risking credit card debt. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism ...

So why do I still use credit cards every single day? And why do I recommend others use them too, even while preaching the ...

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Withdrawing cash from an ATM using a debit card is easy, but most people rarely do so with a credit card. But do you know how ...

I used to travel using a debit card and thought I was being financially responsible, but I’ve learned over the years that it’s risky and inconvenient. For years, I used debit cards exclusively for ...

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Your debit card takes money straight out of your checking account the moment you swipe. That direct connection exposes you to unnecessary risk. If you fall victim to theft or fraud, criminals can use ...