Learning how to write a check can prevent costly mistakes. Follow this step-by-step guide so you can avoid any errors.

The National Credit Union Administration tells consumers to use words for dollars and fractions out of 100 for cents. For ...

for example, you can make it out to that one. You could also write a check out to "cash," just remember it's a potential security issue, as anyone could deposit it. Be aware, too, that some banks ...