Writing a check requires six steps: date, payee name, amount in numbers, amount in words, memo (optional) and your signature. Always use blue or black ink — never pencil — to prevent alterations and ...

My dad was a banker when I was growing up, so he emphasized the importance of financial literacy even when my little brother and I were still at the piggy bank stage. When our elementary school ...

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 ...