My dad was a banker when I was growing up, so he emphasized the importance of financial literacy even when my little brother and I were still at the piggy bank stage. When our elementary school ...

In a world where you can pay someone with the click of a button, writing checks may seem outdated. Yet there are times when writing a check is the easiest way — or the only way — to pay for goods or ...

Date check in the top right-hand corner write out month, day, year, i.e. March 5, 2025 Pay to the Order of – The person or company you are paying. (Department of Homeland Security) Spell out the name; ...

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 ...

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 ...

While most people embrace credit cards or digital wallets for payment, there are a few transactions in life where a check is necessary. Writing a check is a simple process, but details matter. In fact ...

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 ...

Should you keep a separate checking account for writing checks? Is there a specific pen you should use? We answer some reader questions. By Tara Siegel Bernard Typewriters vanished, and then cassette ...