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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although most consumers rely heavily on credit cards, debit cards and other digital payment methods, Americans still have to write checks occasionally. According to data from the Federal Reserve, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...