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When you hold a checking account with a bank or credit union, you will likely be issued a debit card. This card allows you to make secure and instant purchases in-store or online using money from your ...

The process of building credit is often described as a catch-22, because you already need credit to get approved for credit products like a credit card. Some credit products provide consumers with a ...