According to the latest figures from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., almost 6 million U.S. households were “unbanked” as of 2023. That means that no one in the household has a checking or savings ...

There are many ways to deposit a check, including through a bank branch, ATM, smartphone, online or through the U.S. Postal Service. Precautions should be taken when depositing checks, such as ...

Consumers who prefer to make their cash or check deposits at a brick-and-mortar bank location or at an ATM still may need to fill out a deposit slip. A deposit slip ensures that the money is allocated ...

As the deadline to end the use of paper checks for Social Security payments looms, Long Island seniors and others who receive ...

Discover how direct deposit works, its benefits, and risks. Learn about electronic fund transfers that streamline payments directly into bank accounts.

Federal benefit recipients face an approaching deadline: after September 30, 2025, paper checks will no longer be issued, except in limited cases. Here's how to switch to a direct ...