Imagine you’re in a pinch and need quick access to cash. Your mind races through various options — one of which may sound like a latently illegal financial hack: writing a check to yourself. But can ...

Our team reviewed 154 of the country’s largest and most prominent financial institutions, from big banks like Chase and Bank of America to credit unions like Navy Federal Credit Union and PenFed ...

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 ...

Writing a check correctly can be intimidating, especially if you’re out of practice — or never learned. The less you use your checkbook, the more confusing it can be — especially when it comes to ...

The use of personal checks is fading toward obscurity. We pay our bills online and Venmo the babysitter. The plumber takes credit cards and your food delivery payments are automatic. So why has ...

What would you do with your block if you were given a $35,000 check? Would you plant some trees on the sidewalks? Give everyone a garden renovation, or maybe a new roof? Streetlights? Fill potholes?

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 ...

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, ...

When I was preparing to get married, I thought about whether we should use separate or joint accounts, how to manage expenses and the best high-yield savings account to store any cash we received at ...

While it’s so 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 times when writing a check is the easiest way ...