Though they’re both made of plastic and can be used for payments, credit cards and debit cards have a number of important differences — which can make a big difference for your finances. Dawn Lyons, a ...

(NerdWallet) – Debit and credit cards are two of the most commonly used payment methods today. Over 175 million Americans have a credit card, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ...

Both debit and credit cards let you shop online and buy things in person without using cash. They’re both the same size and shape, they both have 15- or 16-digit card numbers and they both might ...

Even more striking is who's driving that spending growth. Baby Boomers are outpacing younger generations by almost five-to-one in card spending increases, but Gen X carries the highest credit card ...

What is a prepaid debit card and how does it work? Prepaid debit cards open up a world of options, allowing you to buy things online, pay bills through web portals, and budget more effectively for ...

Choosing to give a child a credit or debit card depends on age, maturity and the goals for the child. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or ...