Direct deposit gives you quick, automatic access to funds from a payment, like a paycheck or a Social Security check, that’s transferred electronically from a payer’s account to your bank account. The ...

Setting up direct deposit isn't just a safer way to ensure you get your tax refund — it's faster, too. According to the IRS, electronic refunds are typically deposited within 21 days of filing an ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Kathleen Romig from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities about the end of physical Social Security checks.