Still using a debit card when you're out and about? Here's where you should avoid doing so at some places, and why.

Debit cards feel safe because they are familiar, fast and backed by a bank account that quietly absorbs every tap and swipe. Yet the very design that makes them convenient also exposes you to risks ...

Your debit card connects directly to your checking account, which means fraud can drain real money you may need for rent, bills and groceries. While your bank investigates, which can take days or even ...

Experts are encouraging shoppers to be on the lookout for scammers ahead of Thanksgiving. One growing trend: stop using your debit card. “One of the first things to do is retire that debit card for ...

If you are responsible with your purchasing habits, a credit card is much more useful and safer than a debit card. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a ...

As the holiday season draws nearer, consumer experts are cautioning shoppers and event goers to tap with caution. According to the Better Business Bureau, consumers using debit cards to tap and pay ...

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 ...

Most people swipe their debit card without thinking about risk. It runs through your checking account, it feels secure, and the money moves fast. But "fast" isn't the same as "safe," and a lot of ...