How to Wire Money: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to wire money Choose a provider Before you start the wire transfer process, you need to choose a provider to handle your transfer. You can go directly through your bank, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FTC), or use another money transfer service, like Western Union or Moneygram. Regardless of which you choose, transfers […]
How to Check the Status of Your 2023 Tax Refund

The IRS phone lines can be very busy during the spring season and there’s still a lot of work to do to modernize the agency. If you’re waiting for your tax return to arrive, either through direct deposit to your bank or as a paper check, don’t file a second tax return or call the […]
How To Open A Business Bank Account In 4 Simple Steps

Whether you’re running a fledgling Etsy shop or a full-blown operation with employees, your small business should have its own dedicated bank account. Fortunately, the process isn’t too complex as long as you stay organized and get the right documentation in order before beginning the process. CNBC Select walks you through how to open your […]
How to confront a friend who never pays you back

We’ve all had that one friend whose tab is perpetually growing. Venmo requests for a split group tab always seem to get overlooked or perhaps they do a symbolic reach for their wallet when the server places the bill on the table — but no money actually ever materializes. If you’re not particularly good at […]