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 ...

There are a few options when you need a secure way of paying for something. Sure, cash is king, but not everyone feels safe carrying a thick wad around. Cashier’s checks and money orders are two of ...

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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Deepak Sethi / Getty Images Cashier's checks offer a secure payment method for large ...

There are a few options when you need a secure way of paying for something. Sure, cash is king, but not everyone feels safe carrying a thick wad around. Cashier's checks and money orders are two of ...

Paying by cash or personal check may be convenient -- but if you don't have a checking account or need to make a secure payment, a cashier’s check or money order may come in handy. Despite some ...

As shopping alone isn't anywhere near as fun as shopping with a close friend, many people turn to their phone to keep them entertained throughout their trip. However, this can cause problems to ...

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 ...

An interesting and highly lucrative con targeting those attempting to sell vehicles (and other high-ticket items) online works like the highly successful Nigerian scam, but while his bit of larceny ...

Not everyone can stand up for someone who is being bullied, but if you could, would you? This woman was doing her weekly grocery run when she saw a young cashier being berated by a customer. The ...