Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they ...

When a five- or six-figure check hits your account, it can feel like instant money. In reality, a quiet chain of bank rules, ...

Everything today can be done on the go, and your banking needs are no exception. Though direct deposit is the more popular option for a majority of the checks you receive, sometimes you still need to ...

Fifth Third Bank Thursday introduced mobile deposit functions for iPhone and Android users. The service is now available in all Fifth Third markets. “We continue to see customers choose channels such ...

The Internet has taken a lot of the paperwork out of banking, but there is no avoiding paper when someone gives you a check. Now one bank wants to let customers deposit checks immediately--through ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for January 2026, including special timing for ...

OAKLAND, Calif. -- You may have noticed it lately -- many banks closing branches, as more customers bank online, and fewer in person. But for one California man, it caused a mild panic. Bank of ...

Large checks follow a slower, stricter clearing process, and most of the money isn't available right away. Here's what actually happens behind the scenes.