Ceasing the “old-fashioned” approach to disbursements is likely a good idea from a security perspective, experts say, while ...

A thief stole 401(k) checks out of the mail. But why was Paychex, a major industry player, using paper at all given how often ...

The humble paper check had a good run, but it’s all nearly dead today. Originally developed one thousand years ago in the Middle East, checks were the most widely used non-cash payment method in ...

Navigating Social Security payments can be crucial for financial stability. While many opt for the convenience of direct ...

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing the federal government to stop making payments via paper checks, covering things like Social Security benefits, tax refunds and ...

President Donald Trump has targeted paper checks in a new executive order. Effective Sept. 30, 2025, the order directs the Treasury Department, which includes the IRS, to stop issuing paper checks ...

Social Security and IRS payments will soon be electronic only as the government decides to eliminate paper checks. How is ...

In an executive order issued March 25, President Donald Trump mandated that government agencies cease issuing paper checks for all disbursements — including tax refunds, Social Security payouts ...

Recipients currently receiving paper checks must set up direct deposit with a bank account. The Trump administration cites cost savings, fraud reduction, and increased efficiency as reasons for ...

Learn more about it. While paper checks aren’t as prevalent as they once were, there are still many people who use checks—paper or the e-check kind—to pay bills or make purchases.