Credit cards and debit cards look almost exactly alike but are actually quite different. Money you spend or withdraw using a debit card comes straight out of your bank account – you’re spending your ...

When you hold a checking account with a bank or credit union, you will likely be issued a debit card. This card allows you to make secure and instant purchases in-store or online using money from your ...

The process of building credit is often described as a catch-22, because you already need credit to get approved for credit products like a credit card. Some credit products provide consumers with a ...

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 ...

If you aren't a banking customer, using a pre-paid debit card could provide a safe alternative for storing your cash. Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and ...