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6 ways to choose the right debit card rewards program

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Card Insider:  Rewards on debit cards have become more common, but complex in their array of choices. These six tips will help you in choosing and managing a debit card reward program that's right for you. 1. Do the math. Understand that if it's rewards you're after, you can probably rack up awards more quickly with a credit card. But if you prefer using debit, be sure you understand how much you need to spend to earn a reward. Also watch for limits on rewards. 2. Check your own bank first. Because switching banks can be time-consuming, look first at your bank's debit prog...

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Debit-Card Smarts

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Best Cards:  Debit cards are fast becoming U.S. consumers' plastic of choice. Bank customers used their cards more than 26 billion times last year to spend more than $1 trillion, says Nilson Report publisher David Robertson. Debit-card use now accounts for two-thirds of Visa's total transactions and half of its dollar volume. With more than 60% of those transactions less than $25, it's clear that shoppers see the cards as a convenient substitute for cash and checks. And many banks encourage debit-card use by offering rewards points. But the cards also raise concerns about security. To minimize risk, be ...

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