You can use a prepaid debit card a lot like a traditional card to make purchases, but it’s important to understand the rules and fees. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, ...

In the realm of personal finance, the choice between credit and debit cards is pivotal. While both serve as tools for ...

Credit cards and debit cards look almost exactly alike but are actually quite different. Money you spend or withdraw using a ...

If you are responsible with your purchasing habits, a credit card is much more useful and safer than a debit card. The right cash back credit card can earn you hundreds, or thousands of dollars a year ...

With the Extra Debit Card, you can build credit without needing a credit history (Extra Debit Card doesn't perform credit checks) or worry about the complexities of a credit card. However, the card is ...

Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a writer and editor at The Penny Hoarder. She is passionate ...

In the last few years, multiple fintechs and banks have released credit-building debit cards. While they’re not true debit cards, they might actually be a good option for someone looking to build ...