Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

You need to write the date, recipient's name and dollar amount in the designated spots when paying with a check. When you sign your check, make sure the signature matches the name and signature you ...

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 ...

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, ...

For some, writing a check is second nature. For others, it may seem as antiquated as using a rotary phone. “While we’re all used to grabbing our laptop or phone when it’s time to make a payment, there ...

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Endorsing a check allows you to cash it, deposit it into your bank account or gift it to someone else. You can endorse a check by signing your name in the marked area on the back of the check. Do not ...

Check scams are on the rise, the F.T.C. says, and many of the victims are in their 20s, with little check-writing experience. By Ann Carrns Fraud involving fake checks has mushroomed in recent years, ...

Cashing a check might seem like a simple process, but it becomes complicated if the check is made out to your business. If your business is a sole proprietorship, this is not much of an issue since ...

With close to a decade of writing and editing experience, Maisha specializes in service journalism and has produced work in the lifestyle, financial services, real estate, and culture spaces. She uses ...

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 ...

Writing a check to give as a wedding gift seems so simple. You don't have to spend time scouting the registry, you just jot down the information, seal it in a card and dash off to the party. But if ...