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 ...

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 ...

Debit cards let you pay for things with money in your bank account, while credit cards pay with a line of credit. A debit card can be handy for preventing overspending and interest charges, as well as ...

Choosing between debit and credit cards is a decision many of us face multiple times daily. The choice comes down to whether you want money withdrawn from your bank account immediately, so you don't ...

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 ...