Articles about Banking 101

Mother doing bills with her infant daughter.

7 Ways to Increase Your Financial Literacy in 2026

8 min read

Updated August 2026

A man in a denim shirt sits at a wooden table, looking thoughtfully at a laptop while holding a pair of glasses.

How to Send a Wire Transfer

6 min read

Updated July 2026

Couple smiling while going over savings account options with financial advisor.

What's the Difference Between a Money Market and a Savings Account?

3 min read

Updated April 2025

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5 Reasons You Should Open a Savings Account

6 min read

Updated September 2024

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How to Open a Bank Account Online in 4 Steps

4 min read

Updated August 2024

Woman writing a check.

What Are Checks Used For

3 min read

Updated August 2024

Happy woman reordering WaFd Bank checks on her laptop.

How to Reorder Checks with WaFd Bank

3 min read

Updated July 2024

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How to Send Money to Friends and Family

4 min read

Updated July 2024

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How to Check Your Balance Quickly

2 min read

Updated June 2024

Someone giving someone else a check.

How to Read a Check for Routing, Account Number & Check Number

3 min read

Updated June 2024

Woman writing out a check at desk.

How to Write Out Numbers on Checks

2 min read

Updated June 2024

Woman handing bank teller a card.

Money Order vs Cashier's Check

7 min read

Updated May 2024

Woman taking a photo of a check for mobile deposit.

How to Deposit Money Into Your Account: Step-by-Step Guide

2 min read

Updated April 2024

Mature middle-aged couple budgeting with laptop and papers.

How to Financially Prepare for Economic Uncertainties

5 min read

Updated December 2023

Woman reading bank statement letter.

What is a Bank Statement and Why Is It Important

3 min read

Updated August 2023

Calendar showing multiple months.

How Long Are Checks Good For

4 min read

Updated August 2023

A check with 'How to Endorse a Check' written on it.

How to Endorse a Check

3 min read

Updated August 2023

Writing in the name or company section of a check.

How to Void a Check

3 min read

Updated August 2023

A woman setting up direct deposit on her laptop.

How to Set Up Direct Deposit

2 min read

Updated July 2023

Man using laptop at home.

CDs vs Savings Account: Pros and Cons of Each

6 min read

Updated June 2023

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WaFd Bank Premium Checking Account Benefits

3 min read

Updated June 2023

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How Do I Change My Bank Account From One Bank to Another?

6 min read

Updated April 2023

Excited woman working on her laptop in the kitchen.

What to Do If You Can't Open a Bank Account

2 min read

Updated April 2023

Happy woman in glasses using calculator and laptop to budget.

Getting Your Finances on Track

4 min read

Updated March 2023

Woman using a laptop at home.

How to Choose a Bank - Start with 5 Simple Questions

5 min read

Updated February 2023

Happy young couple having a coffee date in cafe, drinking coffee and chatting.

High Yield Money Market Account or High Yield Certificates of Deposit? Make Your Money Work Harder For You.

4 min read

Updated January 2023