Most people don't realize their debit card puts their actual cash at risk every time they swipe it. When fraud hits a debit card, thieves can drain your checking account while you wait days or weeks ...

You probably don't think twice about how you pay for your daily expenses, such as groceries, gas and entertainment. Perhaps you swipe your Citi Double Cash® Card (see rates and fees) to earn up to 2% ...

If you aren't a banking customer, using a pre-paid debit card could provide a safe alternative for storing your cash. Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and ...

A debit card is a card connected to your checking account, using the funds you have to make purchases. A credit card is connected to a line of credit, carrying a balance each month based on the ...

How do prepaid debit cards work? Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Khadija ...

With credit card fraud, the card issuer's money is at stake. With debit card fraud, your money has been stolen. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

The IRS has proposed regulations allowing the agency to directly accept tax payments by credit or debit cards without having to connect taxpayers to third-party payment processors. If you've ever ...