Hotels treat debit cards very differently from credit cards, and the behind-the-scenes process can lock up your cash for days ...

With Target saying its data breach is much worse, here's what to watch for. Jan. 11, 2014— -- intro: Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account? No? Unfortunately, you may be ...

Debit cards pull cash straight from your checking account, so a single bad transaction can drain real money in real time. I think twice before swiping in certain places, because reporting on dangerous ...

Having a debit card in your wallet comes as a major convenience. The small pieces of plastic can safely replace wads of cash while avoiding some of the overspending risks or fees associated with a ...

(WHTM) — Buying gas? Think twice about using a debit card. Gas stations are raising the amount of money they grab and hold on your card to the highest amount ever, leaving some customers with empty ...

Cash back credit cards often get the spotlight, but plenty of people prefer to stick with their debit card. According to data from the Federal Reserve, 40% of respondents preferred using debit cards ...