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 ...

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, ...

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 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 ...

Paper checks, though not used daily as much as they used to be, are still a necessary part of making payments and managing your checking account. Online banking has made digital transactions more ...

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 ...

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 ...