Knowing when money will be credited to your checking or savings account is key for financial planning. While some factors may delay the process, most checks clear within one to two business days.

Learn how to handle outstanding checks, recognize risks, and avoid financial pitfalls. This guide covers key strategies for managing liabilities and maintaining cash flow.

A Treasury Department edict that will force banks to change their check-clearing processes a year ahead of schedule is causing a furor in the banking industry. The Treasury’s plan to convert all paper ...

WASHINGTON — Remember back in the day when you wrote a check and you could count on at least a few days before it was cleared by your bank? That "float'' bought you some time for a check you deposited ...

Remember back in the day when you wrote a check and you could count on at least a few days before it was cleared by your bank? That "float" bought you time to deposit a check to cover funds for one ...

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