Waiting for your paycheck or tax refund to hit your bank account can be stressful — especially when bills, rent, or groceries are due. In 2026, many banks and financial apps now offer early direct ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since grown into a comprehensive ...

Most Americans now choose to receive their paychecks by direct deposit, as opposed to the antiquated paper checks of income past. With the conveniences and benefits of electronic deposits along with ...

Amanda has written in the personal finance space for several years and previously worked as a risk analyst at a local community bank. She researches economics, emerging financial trends and the future ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

PNC Bank is looking to increase its direct deposit market share by automating the payroll deposit switch process for consumers. Processing Content The Pittsburgh-based national bank announced the ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...

There are a lot of ways to receive a tax refund, but the fastest way by far is electronically, the IRS says. Every year, tax refunds provide a windfall for millions of Americans. It's the biggest ...

The requirement for direct deposit information in tax returns stems from the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 14247, titled Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account. Signed by ...