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 ...

Lissa Anderson was a diplomat with the US State Department for over a decade, having served in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Iraq and France. Since leaving the State Department, Lissa has lived as an American ...

Writing a check to give as a wedding gift seems so simple. You don't have to spend time scouting the registry, you just jot down the information, seal it in a card and dash off to the party. But if ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

A certified cheque is a guaranteed form of payment, which means there’s no chance of insufficient funds when the cheque is cashed. Certified cheques are purchased for a fee. Many or all of the ...

Dhara Singh is a personal finance writer with more than 300 articles published online on topics related to personal loans, mortgages, and retirement. Her work has been published on major financial ...