See how debit vs. credit cards stack up for saving money, rewards, and avoiding debt -- plus the smartest way to use both.

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If you pay for housing with either of these credit cards, make sure you can cover your balance each month. Jackie Lam is a contributor for CNET Money. A personal finance writer for over 8 years, she ...

We humans are suckers for free stuff. And it can cloud our ability to judge the true value of a deal. That’s why credit card rewards can be so alluring — free concerts, flights and airport lounge ...

— -- As more consumers whip out debit cards, issuers are rolling out new rewards programs and enhancing old ones in hopes of boosting card spending. Integra, a Midwestern bank, introduced its ...

Rick Emerson, author of Zombie Economics, stopped by with important information about credit and debit cards. When it comes to paying with plastic, there's an avalanche of options. How do you know ...