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How long does a check book last for you?

Clover29 — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:28:34 GMT

I just wrote the last check in my book; that book has lasted exactly ten years.

I hate writing checks. I don't hate paying bills, but would rather do it online. I'd much rather use plastic cards than write checks.

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DoneTryin — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:32:31 GMT

I'm down to my last check in one account & this order of 120 lasted 3 years. I only use checks to pay one monthly bill now & that's it. I don't have a debit card on this account, either.

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:33:21 GMT

It lasts forever.

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Preds — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:34:04 GMT

I don't do online because I have no trust. I don't use cards for the same reason. I still write checks. My DD and my best friend do the exact opposite. They do everything online and when problems arise, they call me to help them out. LOL How long they last? Depends on them mostly. I try to write 4 or 5 a month and I'm good.

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Mama Mia — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:38:24 GMT

My theory has always been ""the banks got money and I've got checks.""

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gazelle77 — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:39:14 GMT

I pay all my bills except four by check. I probably write 8-10 a month. I know checks will one day be phased out, or they will cost you much more to use. At that point I will switch to what is offered.

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NoelSeven — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:39:27 GMT

On 10/6/2014 Preds said:
I don't do online because I have no trust. I don't use cards for the same reason. I still write checks. My DD and my best friend do the exact opposite. They do everything online and when problems arise, they call me to help them out. LOL How long they last? Depends on them mostly. I try to write 4 or 5 a month and I'm good.

WE'RE TWINS! At least here.

I tried online payment and the dept. store made a royal mess of it, which took weeks to straighten out. I use checks, too, and have read it's safer than using a credit card.

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Preds — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:40:47 GMT

On 10/6/2014 Mama Mia said:
My theory has always been "the banks got money and I've got checks."

mm

My theory is ... If I've got checks, I've got money.

Re: How long does a check book last for you?

sunshine45 — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:41:05 GMT

i think that the last time i ordered personal checks i ordered 200......that was probably about 3 years ago and i have around 140 left. those will last me for quite a while i am sure. i mainly use checks for payments to doctors/dentists and sometimes for gifts.

business checks are different. i order 900 at a time and they seem to last about 9 months or a bit less.

Re: How long does a check book last for you?

Preds — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:41:46 GMT

On 10/6/2014 NoelSeven said:
On 10/6/2014 Preds said:
I don't do online because I have no trust. I don't use cards for the same reason. I still write checks. My DD and my best friend do the exact opposite. They do everything online and when problems arise, they call me to help them out. LOL How long they last? Depends on them mostly. I try to write 4 or 5 a month and I'm good.

WE'RE TWINS! At least here.

I tried online payment and the dept. store made a royal mess of it, which took weeks to straighten out. I use checks, too, and have read it's safer than using a credit card.

Works for me sister.

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VanSleepy — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:42:45 GMT

I'm not sure how many are in a pad, but a box of 125 would last about 10 months.

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sylviahomeatlast — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:42:57 GMT

I pay bills on-line-----only a couple from my checkbook----checks last forever---

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NoelSeven — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:44:18 GMT

On 10/6/2014 Preds said:
On 10/6/2014 NoelSeven said:
On 10/6/2014 Preds said:
I don't do online because I have no trust. I don't use cards for the same reason. I still write checks. My DD and my best friend do the exact opposite. They do everything online and when problems arise, they call me to help them out. LOL How long they last? Depends on them mostly. I try to write 4 or 5 a month and I'm good.

WE'RE TWINS! At least here.

I tried online payment and the dept. store made a royal mess of it, which took weeks to straighten out. I use checks, too, and have read it's safer than using a credit card.

Works for me sister.

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sidsmom — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:59:25 GMT

What is this word....""Checkbook""??! Only women seem to write checks. I think the Bank should charge more for the check processing process.

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KLevineFan — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:00:33 GMT

Checkbook to me means the register - maybe 6 mo. due to all the debit card purchases & deposits - checks last me several years, write maybe 4 or 5 a year, when small businesses don't accept debit cards (due to the small fee).

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RedHeadedWench — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:01:38 GMT

One check a month to the yard dude. That's it.

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gidgetgh — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:05:09 GMT

We're still a check writing family here for our bills. We pay no bills online. Shocking, I know, but my husband doesn't use a computer and asked that we keep paying bills the old fashioned way, in case something happened to me. I just ordered new checks last week.

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Buck-i-Nana — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:24:44 GMT

On 10/6/2014 Preds said:
I don't do online because I have no trust. I don't use cards for the same reason. I still write checks. My DD and my best friend do the exact opposite. They do everything online and when problems arise, they call me to help them out. LOL How long they last? Depends on them mostly. I try to write 4 or 5 a month and I'm good.

Checks are really not any more secure than on-line or credit cards, and in some ways more vulnerable.

Even written checks are usually processed electronically. If anyone gets access to any check on your account they can easily print up their own checks and utilize your account info for on-line electronic check processing. I don't know that there are any safeguards regarding unauthorized check writing as there are with credit card purchases.

In answer to the OP, I rarely write checks and still have at least 3 pads left of my last order about 5 years ago.

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Pook — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:28:14 GMT

Have one but don't know where it's at! Checks are not as safe as some think! You put a check in the mail or present it to a business and anyone coming in contact with it can get the check # and routing # from it and use it to purchase online or to write checks printing their own! The teller at my local bank told me that there have been many occurrences of this happening.

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ShowMe — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:28:39 GMT

On 10/6/2014 Preds said:
I don't do online because I have no trust. I don't use cards for the same reason. I still write checks. My DD and my best friend do the exact opposite. They do everything online and when problems arise, they call me to help them out. LOL How long they last? Depends on them mostly. I try to write 4 or 5 a month and I'm good.

Same with me Preds...... Some time I use more in one month and less in the next....... I pay all my own bills by check......that's the way it will be until........