The digital age is in full swing, but someone forgot to tell the financial industry. Paper checks are still a real need even in our digital world — and they can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ...

Cashier's checks cost more, but let you send more money. Money orders are cheaper and easier to buy, especially if you don't have a checking account. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...

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 ...

Paying by cash or personal check may be convenient -- but if you don't have a checking account or need to make a secure payment, a cashier’s check or money order may come in handy. Despite some ...

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 ...

Thanks to the convenience of online and mobile bill pay, fewer people use checks to pay bills. You may be surprised to learn ...

Cashier’s checks and money orders are both secure payment methods, but they serve different purposes. Cashier’s checks are typically used for larger transactions and are backed by a bank, offering ...