Imagine you’re in a pinch and need quick access to cash. Your mind races through various options — one of which may sound like a latently illegal financial hack: writing a check to yourself. But can ...

Should you keep a separate checking account for writing checks? Is there a specific pen you should use? We answer some reader questions. By Tara Siegel Bernard Typewriters vanished, and then cassette ...

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 ...