Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Cashier’s checks and money orders are common ways to pay for purchases without using cash, debit cards or personal checks.

It’s a sobering reminder that vigilance can prevent loss of funds in big transactions—and a cashier’s order is here to save the day. When it comes to large expenses such as the downpayment of a house ...

But once in a while, companies require paper checks as a payment method. Instead of a personal check, you may be asked to provide a money order or cashier's check. Whether to use a money order or a ...

Personal checks are the most familiar way to pay using a check for most of us, but they're not as secure as other options. Cashier's checks are often safer and better for making large purchases, such ...