Franks Check Cashing

How to Deal With a Pawn Shop

A pawn shop can be a good place to get a few extra dollars if you need a loan or a quick sale. Pawn shops typically allow you to either sell an item outright, or place the item in the temporary care of the store in exchange for a cash...

Selling to and Buying From Pawn Shops: How Do Pawn Shops Determine Value?

Before approaching a pawn shop, learn how do pawn shops determine value of items pledged as collateral. Pawn shops will look into the condition of the item, its resale value, and appraised market value to determine its price and offer you the same. Learn here the ins and outs of buying and selling to pawn shops, including the regulatory agencies which govern them.

How to spot ATM skimming devices

What to look out for when using an ATM, and what you can do to protect your account.

Guest column: Don’t let your stimulus check go to waste

Before you rush out the door with all that money burning a hole in your pocket, please consider getting your financial house in order and supporting your community first.

Cashing Old Checks: How Long Is A Check Good For?

There’s a right way to handle old checks. The wrong way can cost you.

How to Read an FOMC Statement

After each meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) issues a statement regarding its monetary policy decision. You need not be an economist to understand it.

Cashing Checks in Deceased Person’s Name

Tennessee law advice on cashing the checks of a loved one who has passed away.

How to Cash Checks in Venmo Without a Bank Account

Venmo will soon roll out a new “Cash a Check” deposit feature for all iOS and Android devices. It will allow all Venmo users cash a check using their mobile phone—no trips to an ATM or waiting in line at the bank necessary. The feature even works for users who don’t have a bank account connected to their Venmo account.

Wait! Don't Spend That Graduation Cash Just Yet

Graduates are receiving wads of cash and checks this season, and it may be burning a hole in their pockets. Personal finance counselor Louis Barajas gives ideas on how to use the money wisely.

Who Qualifies For Government Checks That Will Be Mailed Out

Not EVERYONE will be getting a check 😩 do you qualify?

5 simple steps to consolidate your debt with a personal loan

Consolidating using a personal loan could lead to paying off high-interest debts, simplify your payments and reduce debt faster.

Do Fact Checks Matter?

Voters' minds are stubborn, and politicians habitually spout falsehoods. That doesn't mean fact-checking is a failure, though.

How to check if you have unclaimed money

There are more than $50 billion of unclaimed money in the U.S.

Do you already know how you’ll spend your stimulus check?

Have You Received a Fake Check in the Mail? They Look So Real!