The era of paper tax refund checks is ending. The IRS is moving to an all-electronic system. Learn why direct deposit is now ...

When a five- or six-figure check hits your account, it can feel like instant money. In reality, a quiet chain of bank rules, ...

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The way you endorse a check depends on how you want to use the check Kiara Taylor has worked as a financial analyst for more than a decade. Her career has involved a number of financial firms, ...

No bank account? No problem. Here are six ways you can cash that check -- and how to choose the right one. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events.

The cashier's check has long been an Internet criminal's best friend. Consumers seem to think cashier's checks, which come emblazoned with bank logos, are as good as cash. Once a check clears and ...

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Discover what a bank endorsement is, how it guarantees payment for negotiable instruments like letters of credit, and its types used in international trade.