When you’re making large purchases or exchanging significant sums of money, you’ll typically want to use a cashier’s check for the transaction. From renting a new apartment to purchasing a high-ticket ...

You're about to make a big purchase -- your first house or a car -- and even though you saved enough money for a down payment, the seller requires a cashier's check. If you've haven't ever purchased a ...

Cashing or depositing a cashier’s check may seem daunting if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Cashier’s checks, known for their security and reliability, are a common tool in significant financial ...

Planning to make a big purchase — like a car or even a down payment on a home — and want to ensure secure payment? A Citi cashier’s check may be your go-to. Because cashier’s checks are backed by the ...

There are times when a personal check doesn’t cut it. You may have an important expense, such as a used-car purchase or a rent deposit, but the person you’re paying won’t accept that little piece of ...

Renters, car buyers and home buyers often use cashier’s checks provide a greater sense of security to the individuals and companies they’re giving the money to. But so do fraudsters. You might not be ...

Ben Gran is a freelance contributor for Forbes Advisor on banking. He also writes for The Ascent (a Motley Fool service), where he covers insurance, credit cards, personal finance and investing. Ben ...

There was a time when writing a check to buy things was so common it was a skill taught in elementary schools. Today, less than 5% of all transactions involve a paper check. We tend to buy everything ...

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 ...

CBS's Vince Gonzales reports on a new scam, aimed at Americans from outside this country, which blends new technology -- sales on the Internet -- with one of the oldest crimes in the book: ...