The most common utility of a debit card is to withdraw cash. Use them at your bank's ATMs or in-network locations to avoid fees. While you can use a credit card for cash (called a cash advance), it usually comes with hefty fees or high interest rates.

Everyone knows that joining the military comes with a lot of obligations. Fortunately for those who are serving, the job comes with some perks, too. This can include special access to and benefits on credit cards.

Credit cards are one of the most widely used forms of payment both here and globally, offering a way for consumers and businesses to obtain goods and services, pay for expenses and accrue points and rewards.