According to the latest figures from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., almost 6 million U.S. households were “unbanked” as of 2023. That means that no one in the household has a checking or savings ...

When you have a check and a bank account, cashing a personal check is super simple. You can either go in person and deposit or cash it out. And if your bank has a solid mobile app, you can even ...

When you buy a big-ticket item like a car or make a large payment, such as a down payment on a house, you may be asked to pay with a certified check or a cashier’s check. These checks are less likely ...