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 ...

When it comes to the banking and financial world, writing checks is not a popular pastime anymore. In fact, many people under 30 — or even 40 — may not even have checks. We live in a world where we ...

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 ...

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, ...

Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our editorial staff. If you haven’t written one in a ...

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 ...

What is a Traditional Savings Account? A traditional savings account is a type of bank account designed to help you save money while earning interest. Most banks and credit unions offer these accounts ...