50th: Unforgettable Moments — The Odd and Memorable

Now, in 2008, we confidently point out that, according to a study by the Federal Reserve, more than two-thirds of non-cash payments were made electronically in 2006, and the number of checks written annually had shrunk to 33 billion.

We won’t say checks are dying, but like Neanderthal attitudes toward women, we won’t be surprised if they completely go away.