If you want to make a large purchase, such as buying a car or putting a down payment on a new home, you might be wondering about the best payment method to use. Carrying large sums of cash can be ...

When you buy a big-ticket item like a car or make a large payment, such as a down payment on a house, you may be asked to pay with a certified check or a cashier’s check. These checks are less likely ...

Read on for our review of Certified Check Vs. Cashier’s Check to learn which of these purchasing options is the best for you. Whether you need to purchase a car or make a security deposit on a rental ...

You’re closing an important transaction, andthe seller asks you to pay by certified check. Fine, you say — but what is a certified check, and why and when should you use one? A certified check is a ...

Cashier’s checks and certified checks are both popular methods of payment for large financial transactions. While they both offer greater security than a regular check, there are differences between ...

Suppose you want to buy a car, make a down payment to purchase a home, or pay the first and last month's rent to lease an apartment. You may not be able to use a personal check or credit card for ...

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Checks are not made to be held onto for too long. Many banks place limits on how long they’ll accept checks for after being signed, though that amount of time varies depending on several factors, ...