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Is Cash Safer Than a Card?

13+ hour, 19+ min ago  (649+ words) Published on July 13, 2026 If you drop a $100 bill on the sidewalk, it's gone for good. That's the whole case for why a credit card is usually safer than cash. Fraud on a credit card can get disputed and reversed. Lost…...

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I Stopped Using My Debit Card 5 Years Ago. Here's What Changed

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (833+ words) Published on May 4, 2026 About five years ago now, I made a quiet change to the way I spend money. I stopped using my debit card…everywhere. I didn't get rid of it -- just tucked it away in the back of…...

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Here's What Happens When You Use a Debit Card at a Hotel

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (428+ words) Published on Dec. 16, 2025 People want checking into a hotel to feel simple. Hand over your card, get your room keys, wander to the elevator. But the system behind that front desk is built for credit cards, not debit cards. When…...

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Why I'd Never Put a Large Purchase on a Debit Card -- Even With the Money in the Bank

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (495+ words) A large purchase is the moment your credit card works hardest for you. The money's in the bank, so it feels responsible to reach for a debit card. But using a debit card on a big purchase means skipping the…...

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Do You Even Need a Debit Card? The Truth in 2026

3+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (485+ words) Debit cards have been around for upwards of 50 years -- but they've arguably never been less relevant than they are now. Between credit cards, mobile wallets, and digital payment apps, debit cards are no longer a go-to option for a lot…...

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Using a Debit Card in These 3 Places Could Be a Big Mistake

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (592+ words) New Offer: Earn a $500 online cash rewards bonus Circle with letter I in it. $500 Online Cash Rewards Bonus Offer: Get a $500 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $5,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of your account opening....

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Bank of America Is Adding New Rewards for Many Customers -- and Slashing Rewards for Others

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (536+ words) Published on Feb. 20, 2026 On May 27, Bank of America is making a big change to its loyalty program. The current Preferred Rewards program will be replaced with "BofA Rewards." Anyone with a Bank of America personal checking account will qualify for…...

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