A fraud attempt on a never-used debit card reveals a surprising way criminals can exploit card numbers digitally without ...

Learn whether you still need a debit card in 2026 -- and why credit cards and mobile wallets may be safer and more rewarding.

"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 ...

Card skimming isn’t going away; in fact, fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated. But adopting a few simple habits can make a big difference.

Debit and credit cards look the same, but they work differently. Further, those differences can affect your credit score, interest charges or rewards potential. Some people assume debit is safer than ...

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 ...