With new rules for electronic payments and identity verification, here's a practical guide to managing and protecting your ...

IRS will start accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Use direct deposit for refunds and the "Where's My Refund" tool to track it, ...

According to the order, it is “16 times more likely” for paper checks and money orders to be lost, stolen, returned ...

Martin Lewis has urged bank customers to see if they can claim hundreds of pounds in bonuses. He urged people to act after one of his fans secured £750 in extra cash. It's worth checking if you can ...

Several American Express cards offer Membership Rewards® points that you can redeem for statement credits, select online purchases or gift cards. However, one of the most valuable redemption options ...

Digital bank first direct is offering a "market-leading" 7% interest rate on its regular savings account. The rate is available to the bank's new and existing 1st current account customers. Regular ...

American Express possesses pricing power, which supports the view that it’s a high-quality business. Cardholders appreciate the incredibly valuable perks and rewards that they receive. Some of the ...

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. government has begun phasing out paper checks for unbanked Americans who receive federal benefits, adding to the ranks of millions who rely on Direct Express prepaid cards. The ...

Around 7 a.m. Monday Oct. 6 the big announcement rolled out. Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp. agreed to buy Dallas-based Comerica Bank Comerica faced challenges in recent years, including ...

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Avoid using an automatic login feature that saves your password. Change your password at least every 72 days. If you have a bank or credit union, make it a point to use online banking services so you ...

The Direct Express card is a prepaid debit card used by federal benefits recipients. On the scheduled payment date each month, the card is loaded electronically with Social Security and/or Veterans ...