Read on for a step-by-step example of a check filled out from top to bottom. Write the correct date in the date label near the upper right corner of the check. Use the current month, day and year.

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When I'm writing a check to shove into an envelope on the shuttle on the way to a wedding venue, though, I'm not that attentive. As it turns out, much like in literature, there's a huge difference ...

Decide where to buy the money order. Among the options are a post office, financial institution, retail outlet, convenience store, pharmacy, check-cashing store or money transfer store (such as ...

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