If you’ve ever linked your bank account to a financial app like Venmo, Robinhood or Cash App, you’ve probably used Plaid ...

David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

From rideshare and food delivery to digital wallets and shopping, it seems like you can do just about everything through an app on your phone. These apps ask for your card information when you sign up ...

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

Apps are the foundation of how most people navigate daily life, yet this ease of use comes with real security costs. Recent breaches have shown that countless users share private information through ...

Budgeting apps can be safe if they are equipped with security measures. Look for bank-level encryption, two-factor authentication and read-only access. Read the app’s privacy policy to determine if ...

Apps and digital wallets that accept payments are generally considered safe because they must follow PCI SSC global standards, which account for the safety and security of user data. Apps that ask you ...