Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debit and credit cards may look the same at checkout, both ...

Debit cards pull funds directly from your bank account when making purchases or withdrawing cash. Setting up a PIN and monitoring account balances via mobile apps helps avoid overspending and fees.

Debit card rewards often play second fiddle to perks associated with their credit card cousins. But astute banks are fine-tuning their approach. Debit cards are a popular way to pay. Consumers between ...

Handing over a debit card at hotel check-in looks simple, but it quietly reshapes your entire trip budget. Instead of just paying for the room, you are authorizing the property and your bank to lock ...