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The Color of Money

A pitfall of debit cards is overdrawing your account -- and facing fee

By Michelle Singletary
July 20, 2007

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One of the biggest selling points for debit cards has been that you couldn't spend more than you had in your bank account, making them a good alternative to racking up credit card debt. (Full article: 622 words)

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