Going to an ATM is a convenient, fast way to interact with your money. You don't even have to seek out a nearby branch of your bank to find an automated machine that can dispense cash on the spot.

An ATM deposit is usually a straightforward process: a check slides into the machine, a receipt prints out, and the funds soon appear in an account. But for Marilynn Loveless, a $10,000 deposit turned ...

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