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• Sears-owned Kmart announced that it has launched a new "Shop Your Way member savings exclusive: $1 or less check cashing.  Members can cash payroll and government checks up to $2,000 and personal checks up to $500 – all for $1 or less per check."

The company said that it is "tapping into the need for people who want the convenience of cashing checks where they shop or do not have access to traditional bank accounts. Now Kmart offers the service at a dramatically better price to deliver even more value to its Shop Your Way members."

Shop Your Way is described as "a free social shopping destination and rewards program offering millions of products, personalized services, and advice."
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