Imagine you’re in a pinch and need quick access to cash. Your mind races through various options — one of which may sound like a latently illegal financial hack: writing a check to yourself. But can ...

While check writing has steadily decreased, cases of check fraud have doubled since 2021. That’s why it’s important to ...

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 ...

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 met its demise. There are still times when writing a check is the most ...

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 ...

While it’s so easy to simply swipe your debit card at the cash register or to pay your bills online, the paper check has not yet met its demise. There are times when writing a check is the easiest way ...

You need to write the date, recipient's name and dollar amount in the designated spots when paying with a check. When you sign your check, make sure the signature matches the name and signature you ...

If you haven’t written one in a while (or ever), here’s a handy guide on how to write a check. Checks are still a valid form of payment, but are less commonly used due to the rise of electronic ...

Writing checks has become a lot less popular in recent years, as alternatives like credit and debit cards and mobile payment systems have become more readily available. Yet no matter how ...

Technology has changed the way the world banks, but some traditional banking methods and instruments remain. Writing a check, for example, is still a viable payment method. Whether sending payment for ...