Bank accounts basics

How can I be sure my money is safe in my bank account?

What is a money market account?

A deposit was credited to my account by mistake. Can the bank/credit union take it back?

I wrote a check. How can I tell if it was processed as an electronic payment or as a check payment?

How quickly can I get money after I deposit a check into my checking account? What is a deposit hold?

If I get paid through direct deposit, when can I withdraw the funds?

How many overdrafts can I get in a single day?

If I link my credit card to my checking account to cover overdrafts, can the bank/credit union charge me a fee each time I use it to cover an overdraft?

How can I avoid debit card overdrafts?

If I opted into debit overdraft, can the bank/credit union still decline a debit purchase if it would overdraw my account?

I bounced a check. Will this show up on my credit report?

What is a demand draft, telephone check, or preauthorized draft?

Can my bank/credit union charge me a fee to use another bank or credit union's ATM?

Does an ATM have to give me a receipt?

If I deposit a check into an ATM, are the funds available right away?

I was at a store, and the cashier scanned my check and then handed it back to me. Is this normal?

I was told my check was turned into an electronic funds transfer. What does this mean?

Are the rules different for accounts at a savings association than they are for accounts at a bank?

Can a family member or friend help me with bill paying and banking?

How do I find an attorney in my state?

How do automatic debit payments from my bank account work?

What are the differences between 529 plans?

How much do 529 plans cost?

What are some classic warning signs of possible fraud and scams?

What is a personal installment loan?