Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed ...

Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed ...

Google's virtual card feature is a safer way to make payments, both in-app and online. When you use this feature, a unique virtual card number replaces your physical card number. This way, when you ...

Dave Ramsey is well known in the personal finance space. Many people look to him for guidance when trying to get out of debt. Since Ramsey believes you should avoid debt, he doesn't recommend using ...

When it comes to using a card for autopay, there are pros and cons of each. Let's review them so you can decide which is best ...

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Online shopping has made life easier — but also riskier. With data breaches and unauthorized charges on the rise, many consumers are rethinking how they pay. One increasingly popular option for safer ...

Choosing between debit cards and digital payment apps can be difficult. This is especially true for older adults not familiar with this emerging technology. Debit cards offer direct bank account ...

Not once, but twice my kids have gotten scammed by using their debit cards. They're not the only ones. While debit cards may ...

You can use a prepaid Visa gift card to shop on Amazon, but you'll have to work around Amazon's system to make it happen. Here's how to do it.