Every time you tap your debit card, you are giving direct access to the cash in your checking account. In low‑risk situations ...

Debit card fraud moves fast, freezes real money, and can take weeks to fully unwind. Here's how it actually plays out.

Ever had your card declined at the worst possible moment, or noticed a weird charge on your bank statement? These situations ...

"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 ...

People going on holiday may want to think twice about how they pay for things, as they could risk losing out on money they ...

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 ...