My husband and I had to rent a car on a recent trip to Florida. When we tried to pay with our debit card, the attendant told us he would have to pull our credit report if we used debit instead of ...

Dave Ramsey is often unapologetic when it comes to the credit industry. In last year’s talk about his signature “7 Baby Steps,” the personal finance expert made one thing unmistakable: you don’t need ...

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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 ...

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