Banks are worried about check fraud and are trying to discourage the use of paper checks. But nevertheless, they persist.

Surprised individuals and small-business owners can’t pay rent or make payroll, and no one ever explains what they did wrong.

Responses to queries about financial aid, 529 plans, need-blind schools and more.

Those who didn’t complete their degrees and many parents are among the borrowers likely to face challenging times ahead.

The pandemic pause on student loan payments will end soon, but a new system for calculating repayments may lower monthly bills.

The F.D.I.C. and other entities will protect most people’s bank and brokerage balances. But it’s as good a time as any for consumers to create...