There are times when a personal check doesn’t cut it. You may have an important expense, such as a used-car purchase or a rent deposit, but the person you’re paying won’t accept that little piece of ...

A cashier’s check is a payment guaranteed by your bank or credit union, drawn from the institution’s own funds rather than ...

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If you have an account at a local bank or credit union, it’s likely the best place for you to get a money order. Getting your ...

A money order is a secure way to send up to $1,000. You can use this payment method as an alternative to cash, checks or payment apps. Whether you need to pay a bill or send money to a friend, money ...

A cashier’s check is like a personal check, but unlike a personal check, it’s guaranteed not to bounce or be rejected for insufficient funds. This is because a cashier’s check is drawn directly on the ...

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David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

<br><br>A CS/MO order is as 'safe' as handing the person cash. Dunno about USPS MO's, but cashier/bank checks can sometimes be 'stopped' if one suspects fraud. Not that it does any good though, if the ...

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, ...