The use of financial checks dates back to the 11th century, when a merchant in the city of Basra (present-day Iraq) sent written instructions to his bank, ordering the institution to make a payment ...

When is the last time you broke out your checkbook to pay for something? Do you even remember when you last used it? Most Americans have adopted the more modern methods of spending thanks to mobile ...

In a world of direct deposits and money transfer apps that make sending and receiving cash easy and instant, paper checks ...

While some people might think that checks are an outdated form of making payments, they are actually quite a useful tool in business and beyond. Checks can be particularly useful if an employer ...

Policy changes by major retailers may have put another nail in the coffin of what used to be a financial mainstay: the personal check. In July, said CNBC, "Target joined a growing list of retailers, ...

Despite a world teeming with credit cards, online bill pay and payment apps, personal checks are still a thing. Checks can cost you a lot of money if you don’t shop for the best deal or have a ...