Thanks to the convenience of online and mobile bill pay, fewer people use checks to pay bills. You may be surprised to learn that the average American still writes 30 checks per year, according to ...

With the advent of debit cards, money transfer apps and online shopping, checks might seem like relics of the past. But many small businesses still operate with checks, and individuals might need ...

With the rise of peer-to-peer payment systems such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and several others, there’s rarely a need to write a check these days. Even so, checks aren’t completely extinct yet. Maybe ...

One reason this fraud is rampant: Open forums where anyone can buy checks that thieves have taken from the mail. Credit...Shira Inbar Supported by By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber wrote his last check, ever, ...

A cashier’s check or a money order can come in handy if you’re paying bills or making a large deposit on a purchase, such as closing on a mortgage. Because personal checks are not accepted at all ...

The use of financial checks dates back to the 11th century, when a merchant in the city of Basra (present-day Iraq) sent written instructions to his bank, ordering the institution to make a payment ...

There are a few options when you need a secure way of paying for something. Sure, cash is king, but not everyone feels safe carrying a thick wad around. Cashier's checks and money orders are two of ...