Tip Of The Day: If A Check Is Lost, Be Sure To Cancel It

If you have to re-write a check, remember to first cancel the original one!

I've received plenty of complaints from people who wrote a check to their school, handyman, dry cleaner, real estate agent, whoever, only to find out that they lost it.

If you do re-write a check, remember to CANCEL THE ORIGINAL!

This way, you avoid having someone find the check and cash it weeks later. You don't want to find yourself out double the amount you owe.