Has anyone seen a pop-up-video style version of the presidential or VP debates that checks facts and names? If not, is there any organization I could suggest this to with any reasonable hope of having them implement it? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I deposit an unsigned check? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2008 - 20 answers

What's the best website to research someone's background? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 2 answers

Our bank account was debited for a check issued by a different bank. What in tarnation? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Will I be losing my stimulus check because of back student loans that I am now paying? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 4 answers

I just ordered a cellphone over the internet. On a contract. It didn't seem like there was a credit check at any point. How does that work? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 6 answers

[HR / background checks] What exactly is a "10-year background check" (for the US feds)? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Was Elvis Presley ever presented with a giant cheque [check]? If he was, what were the circumstances?
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 8 answers

I have a checking account through my local credit union which gives me 5% interest. The catch: I need to make 12 check card purchases a month. [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 19 answers

Legally, what would you call refusal to adhere to city/government by-laws to fingerprint or background check volunteer workers? I imagine it's a fairly serious crime. Location in Canada preferably, but US examples welcome. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 14 answers

Why do some restauants resist issuing separate checks for large groups? What are the motivations at play? Does it affect the tip? Is it an issue of complexity? Politics? I'd particularly appreciate perspective from people who have worked as waiters/waitresses, or who own a restaurant. [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 48 answers

How long does my former employer (in New York State) have to get me my final paycheck? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 7 answers

Can a store refuse a check (British cheque) that has been folded (you folded it to fit into your wallet)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 15 answers

I just got a check from one of my personal heroes. Not a huge enough hero that I won't cash the check but how can I frame the photocopy I made? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 15 answers

The mystery of the missing check: I wrote a check for December's rent. My apartment management company deposited it on December 11, and apparently it cleared. A month later, the money still has not been taken out of my checking account. The transaction did not show up on last month's statement either. What's going on? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 11 answers

I am trying to build up my credit. I would like to pay my rent by charging my credit card and then paying it off each month. Is there a service that will mail a check for you by charging a card? Can any one thing how to make this work?
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 11 answers

How should I deposit a check that isn't made out to me? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 15 answers

Any banks with an online check deposit service similar to USAA's Deposit@Home? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 6 answers

I deposited two checks, the bank only has deposited one into my account, the other check has cleared nonetheless, I can't find the receipt, am I totally screwed? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2007 - 25 answers

Succumbing to Extortion Filter: How should I pay back a debt I don't really owe, to a collection agency that's been hounding me for years, to make sure it doesn't appear on my record? More inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 9 answers

Person A forgets to empty pockets of his/her jeans before laundry day. Person B forgets to check pockets of clothes before washing them. Item C in Person A's pockets is ruined. Who's at fault? [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2007 - 62 answers

My Spellcheck isn't working [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 3 answers

What's the best way to pay for a sublease across the country without getting burned? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2007 - 7 answers

I need to pay someone within the next few hours, and I found out I can't do this in cash (which I have). Also, I'm in another city, my bank isn't here, and I don't have my checkbook. Does anyone know of a bank or similar that will let me get a cashiers check without an account (I'm in San Francisco btw) ? Or is there a place I can get "1" money order for $750 ? the person doesn't want "multiple" money orders :/ thanks
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 11 answers

My landlord is crazy and also there has been some check fraud. Help me unravel my responsibilities [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 20 answers

I need to reorder more paper checks because I'm almost out, and my bank charges a fortune for this service. Are there any reputable companies that can print new checks for a reasonable price? Bonus points for something I can order online. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 19 answers

I need to send a large (dollar amount, that is -- not comically oversized) cashier's check to someone within the US, from the US. I'm unsure of what the best service is to use. What are the pros/cons of using FedEx versus USPS Certified Mail? Thanks!
posted on May 24, 2007 - 14 answers

There's a website that checks domain names for "bad words" (ie, PenIsland.com might not be a good name). I saw it just last week, but can't remember it now. Anyone know what it is? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2007 - 1 answers

Has anyone volunteered at the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)? My coworker wants to, but there is the question of a deposit check (for...volunteering?), which leads to my involvement in this situation. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2007 - 4 answers

Why is the United States ACH (automated clearing house) system so slow and inefficient? Funds can never be assured until several days pass, and that creates a ripe atmosphere for check bouncing. When I do a Paypal transfer to my bank or move money from bank to bank it always takes 2-3 days. Why is the banking system stuck in the 1950s? Is there any talk of overhauling the ACH system?
posted on Feb 6, 2007 - 12 answers

UK bank filter. I get small cheques from an Ameican tech publisher, drawn on an American bank., for dollar amounts. My UK bank wants to take 28 days to clear them, and deducts an unspecified amount to do it. Any recommendations for UK banks that are in the 21st century? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 19 answers

Banking Filter: Can I do an ETF if the bank account number is right but the name is wrong? [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2007 - 3 answers

I have two personal checks, both VERY large, to deposit into my checking account. This is slightly freaking me out since I've never done such a thing in my life (and I've had unusually low account balances for 6+ years). Can I just do this without making my bank suspicious or causing any problems? [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2006 - 55 answers

Stolen Hardware: Why is it so hard to check for? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 14 answers

How do I go about cashing or depositing a check made out to my 4 month year old daughter? The check was a gift, I deposited in our bank account, and the dang bank returned it, charged us a fee, because she isn't on the account. What is the easiest way around this?
posted on Nov 19, 2006 - 17 answers

Employment history filter: I am starting a new job after about a year of intermittent contract work padded between various stages of unemployment. Though I never lied about anything, they might uncover that my past year has in fact been really spotty in terms of work (during interviews, we talked about my contract projects, but they didn't ask about specific dates or durations). Does this make me screwed? [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Why does my 2001 Toyota Sienna have the same check engine light, with the same code, two days after my $600 repair? [more inside]
posted on Sep 9, 2006 - 7 answers

I got a few credit card checks with 2% APR until April 07. Should I use them to invest in the stock market? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2006 - 38 answers

I'm a newbie freelancer. Two of my clients, owing me money for services, wrote me checks that bounced. [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 27 answers

Is there are any software that can perform a decent grammar check? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2006 - 4 answers

Is an arbitrary "not valid after..." date printed on a check enforceable? I thought checks were good for a year. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 19 answers

I'm expecting a check to arrive in in the mail in a couple of weeks. However, this Friday I'm moving to South Korea and won't be back in a year. The check expires in six months. How do I get this check deposited to my bank account?
posted on Jun 12, 2006 - 18 answers

Cluelessfilter: So I got an income tax refund and the only organizations marked on the check are 'United States Treasury' and 'Treasury / Financial Management Service'. Where is such a check cashed?
posted on May 31, 2006 - 21 answers

How can I deposit a check made out to an as-yet-nonexistent business entity rather than to me personally? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 10 answers

What do I do if the wrong name is on a business cheque (check)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2006 - 24 answers

How can I cash a third-party check? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2005 - 27 answers

Is there an easy "daily check off" palm app? I'm looking for something to remind me to do the things I need to do every day, but sometimes those things need to be done more than once a day, and I don't want to enter multiple items for those. [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2005 - 6 answers

Banking question: I have a small business in the US, I live in the US, I'm a US citizen. A number of my clients are in Canada. Everytime they send me a check, my local bank has to take a flat $10 out of it - even if its in US funds. Most of these checks are less than $50, so that's a pretty big hit. Apparently this $10 fee is not just my bank, but from their processor. I know I could ask my clients to pay in paypal, but a lot of them aren't set up to do it that way, and I'm reluctant to make them change. I emailed a canadian bank, thinking I'd just mail a deposit off once a month, and then every few months transfer funds, but I need to be there in person to set up the account. Do I just need to insist that clients use paypal? Are there other options I'm not thinking of? Any advice would be welcome.
posted on Sep 5, 2005 - 14 answers

Is there any web-based service that will image (render) a webpage using specific rendering engines, and then email or display the result? I'm developing on a Mac, and experiencing some weird Explorer 6 CSS problems, and don't have a PC handy to troubleshoot.
posted on Jan 24, 2005 - 10 answers

I'd like to make a presidential campaign contribution, but I want to avoid being put on any kind of list. Should I mail cash? I'm afraid to use a check or credit card. It will be under $200, the threshold above which the law requires the campaign to report my info. I guess I could do a money order. But are completely anonymous donations okay? If so, what's to stop someone from making 1,000 different anonymous donations of $150, and skirting the $200 law?
posted on Jun 17, 2004 - 23 answers