Why the Bank Is Holding Your Deposit for 9 Days
by Lisa Rowan on Two Cents, shared by Lisa Rowan to L from Lifehacker on (#4ZTB8)

On those rare occasions you receive money via an old-fashioned check, it's pretty easy to get that money into your bank account. You can deposit the check through your phone, slip it into an ATM, or-if you really want to-walk into the bank.