Author Archives: Adam Blair

About Adam Blair

Adam Blair is a certified CPA who began his career with Ernst & Young focusing on Manufacturing, Retail, and Distribution clients. He graduated from Samford University with a Master of Business Administration in Accountancy and successfully passed the Certified Public Accountancy exam. After several years in public accounting, he accepted an opportunity to work for a technology start-up, MedMined, that was later acquired by Cardinal Health. Adam has served several retail businesses as an accountant and business partner in various roles. Today, he serves as the CFO of Main Street, Inc (a parent company of CheckWorks). As the resident financial expert at the company, he believes successful businesses take great care of their customers and focus on building a team of happy employees.

4 Reasons to Gift a Check this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of all kinds of love. Whether you want to show your adoration to a family member miles away or make a romantic gesture to your partner, checks make a wonderful gift idea this Valentine’s Day. Here are a few reasons to seal your love with a check this year.

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Embrace Financial Renewal: The Importance of New Checks and 2025 Financial Cleanup

As you look forward to the new year ahead, getting your finances in order is a common resolution people have. But no matter what your financial goals are for 2025, it’s important to have the right tools and record-keeping system in place to help you stay organized. This includes purchasing new checks, an essential step for establishing healthy financial habits in 2025.

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New Year, New You: Developing Financial Literacy in 2025

Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans have some type of financial goal for the new year, according to Bankrate. If you’re one of these money-minded individuals, you might be focused on paying down debts, improving your spending habits, or boosting your credit. Whatever your financial goals are for 2025, becoming well-versed and educated on the topic of personal finance is a must in today’s environment. 

Fortunately, there are more outlets than ever to make studying the topic easy (and even enjoyable).

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Creating a Festive Checkbook: Checks for the Holiday Spirit

For many, there’s no better time of year than the holiday season. To help yourself get into the festive spirit this year, try surrounding yourself with all things holiday-themed — including your checkbook! 

Each time you go to write a check, you’ll be reminded of all the great things about this time of year — the gatherings with loved ones, bountiful feasts, gift-giving, and more. Take a look below at some of our favorite holiday-themed personal checks to place in your pocketbook as we head into the new year. 

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A Nostalgic Look at Checks: How They’ve Evolved and Remain Relevant Today

The first iterations of modern-day checks emerged ages ago. The behind-the-scenes banking practices and legal precedence supporting check-writing have evolved over the years, though the basic concept of making a written promise of payment has remained the same. 

As we close out yet another incredible year, let’s reflect back on the long and storied timeline of how we ended up with the modern version of checks we rely on today. 

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How to Use Checks for Holiday Charitable Donations Effectively

This holiday season, you can spread some cheer by giving back to charities and causes that are near and dear to you. Making your donation using a festive holiday check is a simple, secure, and effective approach, which you can do by following these simple steps: 

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Gift-Giving Made Easy: How to Write Checks as Thoughtful Presents

With the holiday season quickly approaching, you may have a long list of family, friends, and acquaintances that you plan to exchange gifts with. While you can take the time to conjure up ideas of the perfect gift for everyone on your list, there’s always a worry that you’ll gift someone something they already have, don’t like, or would rather pick out themselves. 

Luckily, one thing nearly everyone can agree on is that receiving money as a gift is always welcomed. Plus, there’s a way to gift money in a thoughtful way that doesn’t lose the personal feel of holiday gift-giving — by using a personal check. 

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How Election Season Affects Your Finances

The 2024 presidential election is quickly approaching. Among the many questions and concerns surrounding this momentous event, many folks are concerned about what the potential results of the election could mean for their finances. 

While there’s no way to predict with full certainty what will occur, historical data and expert insights give us a glimpse into what we might be able to expect.  

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Creating a Holiday Spending Plan: Balancing Gifts, Travel, and Festivities

Before you know it, the holiday season will be in full swing. From gift-giving to festive gatherings and long-anticipated travel plans, there’s plenty to look forward to this time of year. However, it’s easy to get lost in the excitement and let costs spiral without realizing it. 

According to PwC’s 2024 Holiday Outlook survey, overall holiday spending is expected to increase by 7% from last year, ringing in at a total of $1,638 per shopper on average. 

Whether you anticipate spending more or less than this amount, creating a holiday spending plan can help you stay on budget and avoid overspending. This way, you’re ready for every occasion and don’t have to miss out on any precious holiday moments. 

Below, we’ll walk through some simple steps to creating a solid holiday spending plan. 

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Checks and Philanthropy: Simplifying Donations and Charitable Giving

Checks are still widely used in the modern economy despite the rise in electronic payment methods. To this day, checks remain a preferred method for making charitable donations, offering both donors and recipients simplicity and financial transparency. Continue reading below as we explain the advantages of using checks for philanthropic purposes.

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