The advantages of personal checks

In the year 2018, there are more ways to pay someone, or send someone money, than there were 20 years ago. However, there are still plenty of ways consumers can benefit from using personal checks instead of cash, credit or mobile apps. Here are a few ways you can take advantage of the use of…

Celebrate the All-Star Game with MLB Checks

One of Major League Baseball’s oldest traditions is the annual All-Star Game. This year’s installment – the 89th All-Star game, will return to our nation’s capital for the first time since 1969 when it’s played at Nationals Park on July 17. It will be the fifth time Washington, D.C. has hosted the game. The city…

How to cash a check without a bank account

According to Bankrate, in 2015, 9 million American families (7% of U.S. households) did not have bank accounts. Although some may think that a bank account is needed to cash a large or small check, there are check-cashing alternatives. However, it may cost you because these services are not usually free if you do not…

How to prevent check fraud

Although there have been many ways to continue prevention of check fraud in the United States, unfortunately this illegal action does still exist. Of course, attempts are much less prevalent with the security features and added services check companies and manufacturers now include and offer when you order checks. However, the use of personal checks…

How to open a checking account

A checking account, also known as a bank account, is provided through financial institutions such as banks, credit unions and other facilities. Checking accounts offer the use of checks and deposits that can be used for a variety of reasons, such as paying bills, depositing checks, distributing checks and much more. A checking account has…

How Long does a Check Take to Clear?

When you deposit a check, the important thing people want to know is when that money will be in their account. Therefore, people ask themselves, how long does it take for a check to clear, and when will I have access to that money in my bank account? When a check is deposited, the bank…

Mobile Banking makes your life easier

In our fast-paced modern life, many of the services and products we consume are no longer tied to being at home or sitting at a computer. Watching a movie, buying tickets and live-streaming your life can all be done while walking or on the train. But one of the biggest changes has been mobile banking.…