Using checks to make payments isn't as common these days because there are often faster, more convenient options to choose from. But in some situations, you may still need to use a check. Personal ...

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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. miljko / Getty Images Outstanding checks are payments that have been issued but not yet ...