Simply swiping a debit card at a card reader can put you at risk of fraud, but you can easily reduce this risk by knowing where not to swipe your card. Illegally obtaining credit or debit-card ...

A few weeks ago, I stopped at a gas station I don’t typically visit. I paid at the pump with my debit card like usual, filled up and went on my way. But a few days later, I spotted several strange ...

With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

Did you know that debit card fraud is one of the most common types of identity theft? It is a serious problem that affects millions of people every year, and it can happen to anyone at any time.

Debit cards have been around for upwards of 50 years -- but they've arguably never been less relevant than they are now. Between credit cards, mobile wallets, and digital payment apps, debit cards are ...

One of my clients was looking forward to a vacation at Disney World earlier this year. They had budgeted, saved, and packed their bags for the airport. They didn’t know that, earlier that week, ...

While making a mistake with your finances is common, what's less common is having someone else take advantage of your slip-up. But Americans should be aware of the risks, especially as reports of ...

Prepaid debit cards are a simple way to pay for purchases without opening a credit card or checking account. They're reloadable and many come with FDIC pass-through insurance up to $250,000. Prepaid ...

What's the difference between prepaid cards and debit cards? CNBC Select helps you familiarize yourself with how they work and which is better for you.

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