When you’re making large purchases or exchanging significant sums of money, you’ll typically want to use a cashier’s check for the transaction. From renting a new apartment to purchasing a high-ticket ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Deepak Sethi / Getty Images Cashier's checks offer a secure payment method for large ...

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