These days, everything is about ease of use — and spending your money has never been easier. Every store takes your debit card, there are ATM kiosks everywhere, and now you can even tap your phone in ...

Your debit card takes money straight out of your checking account the moment you swipe. That direct connection exposes you to unnecessary risk. If you fall victim to theft or fraud, criminals can use ...

Texas law says no. The state bans businesses from adding an extra fee when you pay with a credit card instead of using cash, ...

The FBI reports that card skimming costs financial institutions and consumers (me and you) more than $1 billion each year. And debit cards -- because they're tied directly to your checking account -- ...

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 ...

Crime rings are hiring accomplices to steal replacement debit cards from mailboxes or pick up old debit cards from homes as part of fraud schemes.

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Learn how to use AI for help with budgeting and saving money, then learn whether credit ...