Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...

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 ...

When you need to build credit, a credit card is often the product you turn to. But if you don't want to have to go through a credit check, a debit card may be a better fit. The Mine credit builder ...

Choosing between a credit card and a debit card depends on your financial goals. While debit cards help you spend only what you have, credit cards offer rewards and flexibility. Understanding the ...

When you break out your plastic payment at checkout, generally the cashier or online payment portal makes no distinction between a credit card, a debit card or a prepaid debit card. All three carry a ...

Renting a car can be convenient, but choosing how to pay for it can impact your overall costs. Most rental agencies accept both credit and debit cards, but the financial implications differ. While one ...