One New York restaurant is only accepting plastic, as fewer consumers carry or use cash much anymore.

A prepaid card can be a great way to learn responsibility — if you follow these five rules.

It happens all the time: You swipe a credit card to buy a new pair of jeans, pay for a fancy dinner or withdraw some cash. Each time a transaction occurs, a flurry of digits and codes moves from one location to another.

What consumers need to know if their debit or credit card information has been compromised.

Credit card merchant fees are the latest target by legislators, consumer groups and retail trade groups, but I for one don't particularly mind these "behind the scene" fees for several reasons.

Although debit card growth recently eclipsed credit card growth, credit cards still have many advantages over credit cards. Five primary advantages center around consumer protection issues.

Americans may not be able to live a cash-only lifestyle, but they can survive on less credit, says Jennifer Waters. Here's a look at how consumers' spending habits have changed in this economic climate.

It is still profitable to rack up those rewards points on your credit card. Kelli Grant suggests some ways to make the most of the rewards programs for when you're paying with plastic.

As many colleges have put restrictions on credit card marketing on their campuses, financial-services companies are promoting "prepaid debit cards." While there are benefits to a prepaid card, there are extra fees and risks to consider.

  The credit crunch has lots of people dipping into their 401ks, but almost every expert says that's a big 'no-no.' 401k debit cards only increase the temptation. Find out more about them in this MarketWatch article.