Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debit and credit cards may look the same at checkout, both ...

Americans are increasingly pulling out their debit cards when they shop: Nearly six in 10 card payments (58 percent) are made with a debit card. Debit cards offer the convenience of credit cards ...

For most people, a credit card is the better choice for many everyday purchases, but only if you pay the balance in full and on time every month. Credit cards usually offer stronger fraud protections, ...

Understanding the difference between a checking account and a debit card is basic financial literacy. Once you grasp how they work independently—and together—you gain more control over your money, ...

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 ...