Why You Should Stop Sending Checks in the Mail, Especially Now
If you’re dropping checks in the mail to your landlord or utility provider, it’s time to look for a different way to pay your bills. Check fraud and mail theft…
The Difference Between Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds Fees (and How to Avoid Them Both)
Maybe you had to unexpectedly foot the bill at dinner, or you had to fill your gas tank before your paycheck hit this week. If you aren’t keeping a close…
Why You Can’t Always Trust a ‘Cleared’ Check
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) For scammers, fake checks are the Toyota Corolla of cars—safe, reliable, and have been around for ever. And over the years, fake check scams have only become…
Why Do Personal Checks Still Exist?
Photo: jwohlfeil (Shutterstock) Personal checks are steadily falling into disuse. They’re kind of like fax machines—outmoded, slow, with only a hardened group of people still using them even as they…