What Is a Certified Check? Definition, History, and Usage

A certified check ensures that the issuing bank guarantees funds availability, helping recipients trust that the holder's account can cover the check upon use.

Blank Endorsement Explained: Risks and Alternatives

A blank endorsement is when a check is signed without naming a payee, making it risky because anyone can claim it. Explore safer endorsement alternatives.

USPS celebrates lowrider culture with new stamp collection: How to buy

The USPS released 15 new stamps featuring iconic lowrider cars, celebrating the culture and pride of lowrider enthusiasts.

The FTC is mailing $47M in checks to renters—but many don’t realize they’re eligible

Invitation Homes allegedly charged undisclosed fees and withheld deposits. The FTC settlement will send payments to renters ...

California’s primary is around the corner. Who are the candidates?

The deadline to file for candidacy for the California governor race is quickly approaching. Who are the gubernatorial ...
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New USPS postmark rules may impact tax filings

Effective December 24, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) adopted final rules that revise how postmarks are defined and treated. These changes have important implications for taxpayers who ...
Morningstar

East Coast Courts Reinforce Need for Documented Legal Mail; Firms Turn to Send Certified Mail for Reliable Proof

Send Certified Mail supports attorneys and offices facing strict mailing and documentation rules. CELEBRATION, Fla., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As courts across the East Coast continue to reinforce ...
Democrat and Chronicle

NY mail is being delivered today. What to do following a snowstorm

While you're digging out from the latest winter storm, the United States Postal Service is asking homeowners to make sure they clear snow from around their mailboxes too. As of Sunday evening on Jan.
AOL

The Trump administration changed postmark rules quietly on Christmas Eve. These updates could influence tax penalties and more. What you need to know

On Christmas Eve, the Trump administration quietly changed the rules that formally define what a postmark is and when it is applied (1). Under the new rule, the official postmark date reflects the ...
Chicago Sun-Times

How changes at the U.S. Postal Service could affect when your mail is postmarked

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The New York Times

A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know.

Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen has been the lead ...
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Sending time-sensitive mail? What you need to know about USPS’ new postmark rules

FILE - A United States Postal Service truck drives through Detroit, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) (Paul Sancya, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All ...