Money orders are a paper-based form of payment that are considered safe alternatives to personal checks or cash, particularly ...

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Money orders are a secure and convenient way to make payments, especially if you don’t want to open a bank account or prefer not to use checks or cash. They are widely accepted and can be purchased ...