Funds from certified check vs. cashier's check come directly from the account holder's bank account vs. being drawn from the ...

Which type of check should you give to a recipient? Many people decide between cashier’s checks and certified checks for larger purchases. These checks allow you to transfer funds to a recipient, but ...

Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) and a banking expert. She's been writing about personal finance since 2014, and her work has appeared in numerous publications online.

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Whether you need to purchase a car or make a security deposit on a rental property, you might need forms of payment other than a personal check, credit card or cash. Certified checks and cashier’s ...