January is usually the month when Americans pay extra attention to deposits hitting their bank accounts. But in early 2026, many people are noticing something else: the money is not always arriving as quickly as expected. For some, deposit updates move slowly. For others, a deposit shows as “pending” longer than usual. And when the … Continue reading Federal Deposit Checks Increase This January — Why $2,000 to $3,000 Deposits May Be Held Longer