If you aren't a banking customer, using a pre-paid debit card could provide a safe alternative for storing your cash. Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and ...

Debit cards pull funds directly from your bank account when making purchases or withdrawing cash. Setting up a PIN and monitoring account balances via mobile apps helps avoid overspending and fees.

Most people don't realize their debit card puts their actual cash at risk every time they swipe it. When fraud hits a debit card, thieves can drain your checking account while you wait days or weeks ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated where Jared Gibson lives. He resides in Highland Park, Ill. Jared Gibson is a basketball fan, but he didn't attend the NBA ...