Five Types of Checks You Should Never Cash
Paper checks are going the way of the dinosaurs—and fast. Only about .05% of payments are made by check these days, and as you might imagine most of those are…
These Are the Safest Payment Methods (and the Ones You Should Avoid)
Photo: Ivan Kruk (Shutterstock) Between credit and debit cards, digital wallets, peer-to-peer apps, and bank transfers, sending money digitally has become the norm these days. While this convenience is great,…
Three Bank Services You Can Get From Your Post Office
Photo: Jonathan Weiss (Shutterstock) If you’re one of the more than 7 million people in this country who are “unbanked,” you know how hard it can be to live a…
An Age-By-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About Money
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. From learning how to…
Why You Should Stop Sending Checks in the Mail, Especially Now
If you’re dropping checks in the mail to your landlord or utility provider, it’s time to look for a different way to pay your bills. Check fraud and mail theft…
Claim Your Piece of the IKEA Privacy Settlement
Photo: Prachana Thong-on (Shutterstock) IKEA, that beloved Swedish purveyor of flatpack furniture and lingonberry jam, is in some hot water. Not, not for the traces of horse DNA found in…
Why You Can’t Always Trust a ‘Cleared’ Check
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) For scammers, fake checks are the Toyota Corolla of cars—safe, reliable, and have been around for ever. And over the years, fake check scams have only become…
How Much Cash Should You Keep in Your Checking and Savings Accounts
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What to Do If Someone Is Impersonating You on Instagram
Photo: AngieYeoh (Shutterstock) Is someone copying my Instagram? It’s a more common concern than you might think. Scammers sometimes impersonate legitimate accounts on Instagram to fool friends and family or…
Hey, Where’s My Child Tax Credit?
Photo: Rido (Shutterstock) If you’re wondering where your child tax credit payment is for August or July, you’re not alone. Some families are still waiting to receive the monthly checks…