Using check cashers may seem more convenient than having a checking account at a bank. But these services cost a lot more than a checking account. Check-cashing stores charge you up to 5 percent of the check amount. Cash a $250 check and pay 5 percent, or $12.50. To cash two paychecks a month, you may pay more than five times as much in fees than you would at a bank with a regular checking account. And, since money orders can cost as much as $3 per order, your costs could really add up.

	* What is the amount of your paycheck?
	* How often do you get paid?	Every 2 weeksWeeklyMonthly
	* What does it cost you to cash your check(%)?
	* How many bills do you pay each month with money orders?
	* How much does each money order cost?
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