Last week I noticed that I had to order checks because I had ran out of the checks I had when I was trying to write my check out for my rent payment. When I order checks online, I always want to find the best deals, and get the design that I really like. Often when someone decides they will order checks online, they can get a better deal than they would find through paper flyers, newspapers, or from phone commercial ads, especially if they want to get a specific sort of design. There are all kinds of designs like kittens, puppies, angels, name brands, and much more. I was very keen on getting a kitten style check when I went to order checks online. I am very fond of small animals like kittens, and I even had two cats myself. When I ordered my checks, I always liked being able to customize my headings on each check to my liking. Sometimes I would put cursive style to my name and address, but sometimes I would do more contemporary typography and keep it clean and simple. It all depends on what the actual check style that I ordered. A lot of people ask me why I use checks over my credit card, and I simply reply that for things like bills and rent, checks are easier to handle. My apartment complex does not charge a fee when I use a check, but when I want to use my credit card or debit card, they will charge me a large fee to process it for my monthly rent. If writing out an amount for rent will save me the processing fee each month, I can save the money that I didnt spend, and use it for something else, like: travel, gifts, presents, or something for myself. My husband tells me that he thinks that it is awful that some companies will charge you fees for using your debit card. Even when we are trying to pay the utilities or internet bills, we will get hit with a small five dollar fee for using our cards. However, if we give them a check, there is no fee. This is a big reason we opt to order checks and use them on a daily basis, versus using our cards. However, we will often use our cards for going out to eat and making small purchases at the store. The biggest issue for me when I use checks is I never write down what I spend in my checkbook like I am supposed to. I often forget, or feel rushed and never write down the total figure. Since checks take a few days to process, I forget I have spent the money and my online bank statement has not updated, so I may never notice the money has been spent for a few days. My husband is a lot better at writing down what he spends, and I mostly rely on him to do it when we pay bills. This keeps up ahead without having to worry about making an overdraft or overspending all of our money, especially when we make big payments like rent and utilities. Regardless, I really love when I get to order checks online and I get a chance to customize them. For this months set I think I will order a set of images with tropical islands and getaways. I have really wanted to visit a beach lately and this will help to remind me that if I save, I could possibly go on a vacation one day soon.