When you make a purchase with your debit card, it’s possible to pay as “credit.” Paying as credit affects the way the transaction is processed, but the payment funds are still taken from your bank ...

Credit cards and debit cards are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences that can affect your financial situation. Though they look nearly identical, they have 16-digit card ...

Most people have strong opinions about debit vs. credit cards. Some swear by debit because it keeps spending in check. Others chase credit card rewards and travel perks that put $1,500+ back in their ...

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

There's a new option for consumers trying to build credit from scratch, and it's aiming to compete with banks' secured cards. Financial technology company GetAugie has launched a virtual charge card ...

Brett Surbey is a corporate paralegal and writer based out of Alberta. His work has appeared in Publishers Weekly, Thrive Insider, and various academic journals. He lives with his wife and two ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated where Jared Gibson lives. He resides in Highland Park, Ill. Jared Gibson is a basketball fan, but he didn't attend the NBA ...