In the last few years, multiple fintechs and banks have released credit-building debit cards. While they’re not true debit cards, they might actually be a good option for someone looking to build ...

When you make a purchase with your debit card, it’s possible to pay as “credit.” Paying as credit affects the way the transaction is processed, but the payment funds are still taken from your bank ...

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 Fizz Card is a debit ...

It probably seems counterintuitive to reach for a debit card at the register if you want to build credit with everyday purchases. Debit card activity isn’t usually reported to the major credit bureaus ...

The rewards may be lower, but debit cards can let you safely earn cash back without risking credit card debt. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism ...

Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a writer and editor at The Penny Hoarder. She is passionate ...

While debit cards don’t come with as many benefits as credit cards, there are several ways that using a debit card can help consumers save money. Debit cards are very beneficial, especially for ...

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 ...