Would you believe it if we said 42% of Millennials still write checks on certain occasions? Believe it or not, big data backs up this shocking fact. The reason why checks continue to persist is because it’s the easiest option aside from cash. There is one problem, though. Checks can bounce, and a bounced check …
Many people don’t know very much about cashier’s checks or have misunderstandings about them. For example, cashier’s checks are really intended to be used for large payments, not everyday use. The world of financial instruments and tools is complicated and always changing. Many people don’t know if these options are even useful in the modern …
Are you wondering how to write a check? In today’s digital society, it has become less common for consumers to write out a check to someone else to pay for goods and services. The average American still writes about 38 checks per year, with some preparing a lot more and others writing out none at …
When most people think of cashing a check, they immediately think of a bank. But did you know that there are actually several other places where you can cash a check just as easily? There are even places where you can cash a check if you don’t even have a bank account. Walmart is one of the most …
7% of Americans don’t use the Internet at all. For the many Americans who are on the internet for hours each day, this might be a surprising statistic. So, not only is that 7% not seeking entertainment, working, or using social media, they aren’t paying their bills this way either. For them, this means no …
Did you know that only 30% of people have a financial plan? That’s a grim statistic when you consider that planning and budgeting are critical skills to survive financially. If you don’t understand when and how to spend your cash, you could be in serious trouble. If you’re one of the many people who don’t …
Even if you don’t write checks or have a checking account, you indeed have been issued a check before. Maybe as a gift or part of your pay, you get one. Now in today’s digital world, you can use one to pay online for things and never actually write it longhand. Read on to learn the …