Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Toby Walters is a financial writer, investor, and lifelong learner. He has a passion for ...

Last time, I shared information about the ongoing roll-out of chipped credit and debit cards, aka EMV chips. These cards should enhance security by creating an individual code for each transaction.

Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems. Toby Walters is a financial writer, investor, and lifelong learner.

Chip Cards vs. Magnetic Stripes: Is One More Likely to Fall for Scams? Think back to the last time you paid for something at a store. Did you swipe your card, or did you dip it into the terminal? The ...