Debit cards feel safe because they are familiar, fast and backed by a bank account that quietly absorbs every tap and swipe.

Whether by choice or necessity, American consumers are increasingly relying on debit rather than credit cards. Debit cards are expected to account for nearly 60 percent of purchases made with plastic ...

Debit cards offer convenient access to your money. But there are some rules of thumbs for when your credit card may be better. Learn 5 places it's best to keep debit in your wallet.

Debit cards are as vulnerable to theft as credit cards and offer limited fraud protection. Depending on how soon you report the fraud, you could be responsible for up to $50 in unauthorized ...

Many money experts, including Dave Ramsey, have long preached about the dangers of credit card use and have advocated for always using a debit card. But Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur and founder of ...

Skimming, in which criminals install discreet devices and tiny cameras on point-of-sale terminals to steal your info, is increasingly common — as I learned the hard way. Money; Getty Images A few ...

Barbara Ross learned the hard way that fighting fraud on a debit card can be very different from a credit card. The South Philadelphia woman emailed CBS News Philadelphia for help getting her money ...

Experts consulted by ABC News believe the hacking of Home Depot's payment systems could lead to a huge amount of fraud. Sixty million credit and debit cards may be affected, and now experts estimate ...

Most people swipe their debit card without thinking about risk. It runs through your checking account, it feels secure, and ...