What CR found: If you keep money in your Apple Cash, Cash App, PayPal, Samsung Pay Cash, or Venmo account, you will have to take steps toward getting FDIC insurance.

Tap the $ tab, enter the amount of money you want to send, and then tap Pay. Expert Tip: Tip You don't need to fund your Cash App account before sending people money.

You can pay at stores with just your cell phone but along with that convenience comes risk. KPRC 2 Investigates has three ways you can protect your money and reduce the risk that thieves can get it.

Best bet: "Do not hand over your phone to strangers, as they could make financial transfers using your payment apps and accounts," according to an alert by the American Bankers Association Foundation.

Cash and plastic cards are relics of the past. These top, tested mobile payment apps let you easily make contactless payments, send friends money, or shop online with your phone.

Anyone can set up an account with a payment service provider like PayPal or Stripe; you don’t have to be a legal business entity. Those accounts let you accept credit card payments from anyone ...

Here's how: First, register with a money transfer service by setting up an account and making a deposit. Next, use the provided short text commands to text cash to your friend's phone number or ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen: Here's Your Money Briefing for Tuesday, September 5th. I'm J.R ...