My dad was a banker when I was growing up, so he emphasized the importance of financial literacy even when my little brother and I were still at the piggy bank stage. When our elementary school ...

Our team reviewed 154 of the country’s largest and most prominent financial institutions, from big banks like Chase and Bank of America to credit unions like Navy Federal Credit Union and PenFed ...

For some, writing a check is second nature. For others, it may seem as antiquated as using a rotary phone. “While we’re all used to grabbing our laptop or phone when it’s time to make a payment, there ...

It may seem as though check-writing is becoming a lost art, but it remains a popular way to send money. A recent study from Abrigo, which makes fraud-prevention software, found that 61% of Americans ...

Alene is a personal finance writer based in the Southwest who specializes in credit cards, real estate and mortgages. She’s a huge award travel enthusiast who has taken dream trips to Bora Bora, ...

Handling a check might seem like second nature to some, but if you’re new to banking or dealing with checks, you may wonder how to endorse a check properly. Endorsing a check is a crucial step that ...

If you’ve ever wondered how to endorse a check for mobile deposit, you’re not alone. With mobile banking now used by over 63% of U.S. adults, according to the Federal Reserve, depositing a check from ...

Although most consumers rely heavily on credit cards, debit cards and other digital payment methods, Americans still have to write checks occasionally. According to data from the Federal ...