Checks are not dead. In fact, according to a relatively recent survey by our friends at GOBankingRates, 17% of Americans are still writing checks on a monthly basis -- and 15% send a few checks every ...

Check fraud is rising even as the number of checks in circulation is declining. If you're still sending them in the mail, it may be time to stop.

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 ...

If you still write checks for your business or personal finances, doing it by hand can feel like stepping back in time. It’s slow, easy to mess up, and not ideal for keeping track of payments. The ...

Most money market accounts offer check-writing, but there may be some limitations. Money market accounts (MMAs) act like a hybrid between savings and checking accounts. Similar to a high-yield savings ...

Every time you send a paper check in the mail, consumer advocates say, you’re putting your bank account at risk. Check fraud is rising, even as the number of checks in circulation is declining. In ...