Financial counselor Suze Orman just came out with her own prepaid debit card called the Approved Card. It is a MasterCard that you can use in retail stores to make purchases, but only up to the amount you have deposited onto the card.

In addition to death and taxes, consider that third certainty of life: bank fees. Although some have been in place for years, many have quietly been imposed in recent months.

More reasons why you should choose your credit card over your debit card. Debit card purchases are projected to top three trillion by 2015. But when you head to the store, which kind of plastic is best…debit or credit? According to money reporter, Stacy Johnson, it’s a question of interest.

Debit cards have become a very popular way to pay for everything from fast food to rental cars. The Federal Reserve reports that debit card transactions have been growing more than 20 percent annually and have surpassed credit card transactions. The appeal is understandable. Debit cards are quick and easy to use. But using a debit card can cost you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. We’ll show you why you should never carry a debit card.