Checks aren’t as common today as they once were, but they’re still in use. If someone gives you one, you should know how to endorse it so you can: Done correctly, endorsements make using checks easy.

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 ...

With the rise of online-only banks and apps that allow money transfers in just a few seconds from a smartphone, consumers no longer have to rely on ATMs or a bank teller to handle their paper checks.

When someone writes you a check, you can deposit it in your account or cash it at the bank to get the money. Before you hand the check over to the bank, you’ll need to endorse it. That means you sign ...