If you run your debit card as credit, it will likely delay the money being taken from your checking account by a few days. Choosing credit instead of entering your debit card's PIN can help minimize ...

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Most people don't realize their debit card puts their actual cash at risk every time they swipe it. When fraud hits a debit card, thieves can drain your checking account while you wait days or weeks ...

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Credit cards and debit cards may seem like the same thing — after all they're both rectangular pieces of plastic — but they act quite differently. One card provides you with a revolving loan, while ...

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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.