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 ...

Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our editorial staff. Cashier’s checks and certified ...

Bounced checks can mean fees and even criminal charges. Contact both the recipient and bank and try to pay quickly. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...