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Don't use these PIN numbers with your credit, debit or ATM cards
Want to know pin numbers that thieves are almost certain to crack? Here's a list of combinations to avoid.
Banks Want You to Start Using Your Cellphone Instead of an ATM Card
Chase has already installed the technology in some of its ATMs
Video: Will Biometrics Technology Make Your ATM Card Obsolete?
Citibank is in the early stages of testing a high-tech ATM that uses your eyes, not a card, to verify your identity.
Premium Credit Cards Aren’t For Everyone. Here’s When They Actually Make Sense
Make sure you fall into one of three categories before you sign-up.
Why You Should Stop Complaining About Those Chip Credit Cards
Why Your PIN Shouldn't Be Your Birthday or a Year in the Late 1900s
How easy would it be for a thief to guess your four-digit PIN? If he were forced to guess randomly, his odds of getting the correct number would be one ...
Why Americans love prepaid cards
Prepaid cards are booming in popularity, and many consumers are flocking to them for a similar reason: to gain more control over their spending.
Prepaid gift cards, fake deals: How scammers con unsuspecting travelers
Criminals are always looking for new opportunities to defraud unsuspecting travelers. If you know the warning signs, you can protect yourself.
How EMV credit cards will protect you from financial fraud
Microprocessor chips are part of credit card issuer's efforts to reduce in-person counterfeit credit and debit card fraud in the United States.
Why New Credit Cards May Fall Short on Fraud Control
Banks are expected to roll out new cards with technology that makes counterfeiting more difficult, but opt not to use PINs, widely considered to be more secure than signatures.
Are Store Credit Cards a Good Idea?
The rewards and incentives offered by store credit cards can be tempting, but are they worth the risk of high interest credit card debt? Gary Herman weighs in.
7 Things You Should Know About New EMV Chip Credit Cards
Is It Worthwhile To Still Use Credit Cards with So Many Data Breaches?
Just recently, PF Chang’s acknowledged that 33 of their restaurants had suffered a security breach over the last 8 months and that the credit card numbers as well as possibly the customers’ names and the expiration dates of the cards were compromised. This news should be shocking or surprising. Unfortunately, data breaches have become common place. Just consider the recent security breaches at Target, Michael’s, and…
With everyone using debit cards, why are ATMs still popular?
Debit cards provide access to cash without worrying about credit card balances, but what happens when you go to a store that only accepts cash? ATMs have come a long way in the last 30 years, and in our “on-the-go” society, ATMs provide access to your account when a branch isn’t nearby. Read more to find out what other conveniences ATMs offer.
How to keep your credit card safe when traveling abroad
These are the countries where you’re most likely to experience credit-card fraud.
How Hackers Found a Way to Thwart Chip and PIN Credit Cards
6 Common Credit Card Questions You Haven’t Asked
In theory, managing a credit card is simple: don’t go over your limit, pay your bill on time and don’t try to juggle too many cards at once. Pretty straightforward, right? But in reality, there are a sea of credit nuances most people don’t bother with - and they should. The little details governing the credit game can lead to huge consequences if ignored, and gaining a better understanding of the rules is the best way to get ahead. So what questions should…
How to spot credit-card skimmers
If wires are sticking out of the ATM, you should probably swipe elsewhere.
Why Do Debit And Credit Cards Have Expiration Dates?
Those annoying dates serve a useful purpose. Learn how they protect you from fraud.
How to Prevent Credit Card Skimming
Skimming is just one way scammers can steal your identity. Learn more about it, including how to avoid becoming a victim.
