Many Americans are ditching their checkbooks these days, with only 61 percent reportedly having written one in 2024. Now, the ...

Here are some steps to keep yourself safe from check fraud — and what to do if you’re a victim.. Use payment alternatives. Look for ways to pay your bills that don’t require using the mail.

Of course a better way to reduce check washing is to pay recurring bills online. And I now do that — I eventually made up the missed payment to the IRS by using the IRS payment portal — but I ...

Look for ways to pay your bills that don’t require using the mail. Check your statement for online payment instructions, for example. “We are beginning to see more online options,” Miller says.