The federal government is phasing out paper checks in favor of electronic payments. What does it mean for Social Security checks and tax refunds?

In a world of credit cards, direct deposits and Venmo transactions, it can feel a bit antiquated to still do business using paper checks. Still, they’re sometimes a necessity—but, as a harrowing New ...

Direct deposit is a way to transfer money electronically from a payer to a recipient's account. Learn how direct deposit ...