There are many ways to deposit a check, including through a bank branch, ATM, smartphone, online or through the U.S. Postal Service. Precautions should be taken when depositing checks, such as ...

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For those who've grown up in the age of digital money transfers, the idea of paper checks may seem a bit anachronistic. While checks aren't the dominant means of moving large quantities of money ...