In today’s technologically convenient world, sometimes we tend to sacrifice security in lieu of simplicity and speed. We are all guilty of doing it, and we tend to get away with it so we see no harm. The reality of it is Identity Fraud is growing at an astounding rate, and it is due to…
The Major League Baseball season is officially underway! The regular season began Sunday, April 5th in Chicago as the Chicago Cubs took on the St. Louis Cardinals. There are many different storylines this year that may significantly impact the league, so let’s take a look at a few of the top ones. Bud Selig is…
Many cultures, from the Chinese to the Mayans, have attached a special significance to astronomical events. There are historical records that date the practice as far back as the 2nd millennium BC, being used to predict the seasonal shifts and weather as well as to divine communication. With the practice being such an integral part…
Many of us write checks for groceries, PTO responsibilities, Boy Scouts or Brownies, etc. Those checks usually came with a “float” time, the time between when the check was written until it gets processed at the bank and the amount is taken out of your account. With today’s technology, is that buffer time still available?…
The NCAA created the Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament in 1939 to determine a national champion among major college basketball programs. The tournament includes the conference champions from all 32 Division 1 conferences, and 36 at large bids. The total field of 68 is then split into four separate regionally divided brackets, with each bracket…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Member FDIC” and it sounds like a good thing, but what exactly does it mean? In short, a member of the FDIC is a banking institution that pays a premium for all the money deposited by its customers to a federal agency that insures the money is there to stay,…
When you order from Bradford Exchange Checks, you may wonder what personal information you should have printed on your checks. It’s a good question: after all, choosing the right information to include on your checks is an important part of protecting yourself from identity theft, keeping your finances safe, and making sure the information you…
Have you ever written a check to someone and then waited weeks or months for the funds to be withdrawn from your account? Perhaps you’ve waited so long that you started to wonder if the check was lost or will even be deposited. Or, have you meant to deposit a check months ago and wondered…
Some people find checks confusing. Fortunately for you, I have broken down what each part of a check means into simple, numerically indicated sections. While checks vary, this simplified explanation will give you a general understanding of what the parts of a check are. 1) Personalization Area The top left area of a check is…
Think checks are outdated? Think again! There are times when a check is not only useful but also better for payment verification and security. Checks give you a payment backup in case a company accidentally loses your billing or payment record. Using checks is also cheaper than using the ATM with most banks. Debit cards and…