Cashier's checks cost more, but let you send more money. Money orders are cheaper and easier to buy, especially if you don't have a checking account. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...

The digital age is in full swing, but someone forgot to tell the financial industry. Paper checks are still a real need even in our digital world — and they can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ...

You can get a money order from many places. Here’s what you need to know.

Paying by cash or personal check may be convenient -- but if you don't have a checking account or need to make a secure payment, a cashier’s check or money order may come in handy. Despite some ...

Hanna Horvath is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Red Venture's senior editor of content partnerships. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible Operations, Inc.

With the advent of debit cards, money transfer apps and online shopping, checks might seem like relics of the past. But many small businesses still operate with checks, and individuals might need ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Katrina Ávila Munichiello is an experienced editor, writer, fact-checker, and proofreader ...

There are a few options when you need a secure way of paying for something. Sure, cash is king, but not everyone feels safe carrying a thick wad around. Cashier's checks and money orders are two of ...

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 ...