In a world of direct deposits and money transfer apps that make sending and receiving cash easy and instant, paper checks ...

“The check’s in the mail,” is a phrase and a promise that many in today’s world would not understand. That’s because they neither receive nor write checks. Direct deposit of paychecks and other funds ...

Personal checks are steadily falling into disuse. They’re kind of like fax machines—outmoded, slow, with only a hardened group of people still using them even as they become less practical. Is there ...

Despite a world teeming with credit cards, online bill pay and payment apps, personal checks are still a thing. Checks can cost you a lot of money if you don’t shop for the best deal or have a ...

In today’s era of Venmo and Zelle, where you can transfer money to your friends with the press of a few buttons, personal checks can feel very antiquated. And they are! But some people, and companies, ...

When is the last time you broke out your checkbook to pay for something? Do you even remember when you last used it? Most Americans have adopted the more modern methods of spending thanks to mobile ...

The use of personal checks is fading toward obscurity. We pay our bills online and Venmo the babysitter. The plumber takes credit cards and your food delivery payments are automatic. So why has ...

While some people might think that checks are an outdated form of making payments, they are actually quite a useful tool in business and beyond. Checks can be particularly useful if an employer ...

Paying by cash or personal check may be convenient -- but if you don't have a checking account or need to make a secure payment, a cashier’s check or money order may come in handy. Despite some ...

Need to send some money but can’t use your phone? Try a money order or a cashier’s check. The Internet started becoming widely adopted in the late 1990’s. E-mail became a way of life within the next ...