What Happens After You Write a Check?
How a paper check travels from your hands to the recipient's account today: scanning, clearing, holds, returns and what to do with the paper check afterward.
Banking
Accounts, checks, online banking and security, explained plainly.
Routing Number on a Check: How Does It Work?
What a routing number is, where to find it, where it came from and how it helps checks and electronic payments reach the right bank.
Online Banking vs. Mobile Banking
Nearly half of U.S. banked households now rely on mobile banking first. Here is how online and mobile banking differ and why people use each.
Online Banking Security Made Easy
Malware keeps growing and most breaches start with human error. Four simple habits that make your online banking much harder to break into.
How to Write a Check
A step-by-step guide to filling out a personal check correctly: date, payee, amount, memo and signature.
Does Anyone Still Keep 'Banker's Hours'?
Traditional banker's hours are long gone at many banks, but plenty still keep 9-to-5 branches. Here is what to expect and what to know about deposit cutoff times.
Credit Unions and Banks: What's the Difference?
Banks and credit unions look alike but differ in ownership, access, service, fees, rates and technology. Here is how to choose between them.
Could a Bank Run Like the One in Greece Happen Here?
What a bank run is, why deposit insurance and supervision mostly prevent them in the U.S., and the cases where runs still happened.
6 Must-Have Features for Checking Accounts
No minimums, few fees, online bill pay, mobile banking, free ATMs and fraud alerts: what to look for when you shop for a checking account.