While it’s easy to simply swipe your debit card at the cash register or to pay your bills online, the paper check has not yet ...

Plus, tips for avoiding check fraud. While budgeting money is a very relevant (and important) skill to have as an adult, most people really aren't writing checks anymore. In fact, check-writing is ...

Writing a check correctly can be intimidating, especially if you’re out of practice — or never learned. The less you use your checkbook, the more confusing it can be — especially when it comes to ...

These days, people often send their money electronically. With mobile banking options, everything from budgeting and bank statements to credit cards and direct deposits can be handled by account ...

For some, writing a check is second nature. For others, it may seem as antiquated as using a rotary phone. “While we’re all used to grabbing our laptop or phone when it’s time to make a payment, there ...

Writing a check can be done by filling out six lines on the check. There are also alternatives to sending a check. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Sure, you may have written a check to pay your monthly rent or give a $50 gift to your niece. But do you understand what each part of a check means and its purpose? While paper checks are not ...

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Whether you're paying your monthly rent or handing in a deposit on a new car, chances are you're going to have to know how to write a check.