Welcome to Money Basics, Yahoo Finance’s new personal finance series offering quick explanations for some of the most important terms involving your money. A debit card looks a lot like a credit ...

Understanding this basic credit card information, as well as how to use your credit card, is essential if you want to get the most out of all your card has to offer while avoiding debt and ...

Learn how credit cards work, their benefits and risks, and how to use them to build credit, earn rewards, cover emergencies, protect yourself from fraud, and avoid costly mistakes.