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 ...

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 ...

Sure, you may have written a check to pay your monthly $900 rent or give a $50 gift to your niece. But do you understand what each part of a check means and its purpose? While paper checks are not as ...

When writing a check, pay attention to the different parts you need to fill out including the date, recipient’s name, the amount, the memo line and your signature. Many, or all, of the products ...

With the advent of Venmo and Cash App, paper checks might seem so last century, but that doesn’t mean you no longer need to know how to read a check. Some online transactions require an understanding ...

A check register gives financial consumers a snapshot of the debits and credits rolling through their financial accounts. Here’s how they work. A check register offers important benefits for both ...