Damian Davila is a personal finance writer and marketing specialist. He also has 10+ years of experience as a GMAT instructor. Katrina Ávila Munichiello is an experienced editor, writer, fact-checker, ...

Bounced checks can mean fees and even criminal charges. Contact both the recipient and bank and try to pay quickly. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

A third-party check is a two-party check that is endorsed to a third person. Normally, there are two parties to a check: A payer, who writes the check and a payee, who receives the check. The payee ...

No bank account? No problem. Here are six ways you can cash that check -- and how to choose the right one. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events.

In this digital age, it is easy to forget all the ins and outs of check cashing. Depositing a check is much more involved than just swiping a prepaid debit card at a major retailer or using a payment ...

A certified check is a safe payment option available at banks and credit unions. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take ...

Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams. His byline has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, NBC News, Architectural Digest and elsewhere. He is a crossword junkie and is ...

When you buy a big-ticket item like a car or make a large payment, such as a down payment on a house, you may be asked to pay with a certified check or a cashier’s check. These checks are less likely ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways - Guide to Every Part of a Check Sure, you may have written a check to pay your monthly $900 rent or give a $50 gift to your niece. But do you understand what each part of ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Thanks to automated payments and online banking, many of us rarely (if ever) write checks, but millions of Americans still pull out their checkbooks every day to pay their bills. Because they might ...

Whether you need to purchase a car or make a security deposit on a rental property, you might need forms of payment other than a personal check, credit card or cash. Certified checks and cashier’s ...