What is a Traditional Savings Account? A traditional savings account is a type of bank account designed to help you save money while earning interest. Most banks and credit unions offer these accounts ...

Although most consumers rely heavily on credit cards, debit cards and other digital payment methods, Americans still have to write checks occasionally. According to data from the Federal Reserve, ...

Yes, you can write a check to yourself — and it’s quite common, especially if you’re in a hurry and need cash right away. It’s your money, and so you have control over how you use it. Check Out: 5 ...

While it’s easy to simply swipe your debit card at the cash register or to pay your bills online, the paper check has not yet met its demise. There are still times when writing a check is the most ...

When it comes to the banking and financial world, writing checks is not a popular pastime anymore. In fact, many people under 30 — or even 40 — may not even have checks. We live in a world where we ...

In this edition of Money Minute, Paul Folger covers why money experts are saying to stop writing checks. “No more check writing. Checks are a huge source of fraud,” said Erin Procko, the president of ...