With more than three years of experience as a personal finance writer, Jamela Adam simplifies complex money topics to help readers become experts at managing their finances. Her work has been ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Below are our staff picks for the year's best prepaid and debit cards. Unlike traditional credit cards, these cards require that cardholders load funds onto the card before using. Disclosure: When you ...

For the longest time, when I was making a purchase and the “credit” or “debit” option appeared on the terminal screen, I quietly wondered, “Can I use my debit card as a credit card?” I would never ask ...

Prepaid debit cards allow you to make purchases with a card from a preloaded balance that's not necessarily attached to a bank account. They can be useful tools for managing your own or someone ...

Each card offers benefits, rewards, and financial protection you won't find from paying cash or using a debit card. It's impossible to name a single credit card that would be perfect for everyone ...

Think of taxi rides, the corner store, tips and excursions. You never know when the need for cash (in the local currency) will come up, so it pays to be prepared by having a debit card that won't ...

I was already concerned about Aetna because their dental benefits went ... Don’t look at any of your card and think that’s remotely the amount they’re gonna pay. I’ve paid more in dental ...

Aetna has thrice denied legitimate claims and its customer representatives cannot explain why. I submitted a dental claim using their online form since my dentist is this year out of network.

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 ...