What to Do With a Big Christmas Check—4 Smart Options

Receiving a big gift or bonus check at the holidays provides an opportunity to accomplish financial goals. So what should you do with the money? Here are a few ideas.

Will's big Stranger Things season 5 scene took the longest of any on the show to write, say the Duffer Brothers: "We're nervous about how it's going to go over"

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How to Manifest Your Dreams in 2026

With the first Mercury retrograde of 2026 beginning in February, it's essential to be clear during a time of mental fog.

How to buy a refurbished iPhone without getting burned

Buying refurbished tech is one of the easiest ways to save cash, cut waste, and still score a great iPhone, but, if you're ...

‘Anaconda’ Director Tom Gormican Explains How That Very Last-Minute Franchise Cameo Transpired

Gormican's meta twist on the 1997 killer snake movie won him the job after Sony received more run-of-the-mill pitches: "We ...

Dear Abby: What’s the best way of reminding someone to cash a check?

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

Dear Abby: Proper etiquette when following up on uncashed checks

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
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Dear Abby: What’s the polite way to ask about a check that was never cashed?

What is the socially appropriate way of reminding them to cash the check short of calling and saying, “Hey, get with the ...