By the time the sun actually set, Leo wasn't just looking at the orange hatchback—he was driving it home, title in hand, with $0 owed to anyone.
Leo opted for the cashier's check. He drove to his bank, watched the teller print the official document, and felt a surge of pride as he handed it over at the dealership an hour later.
"We can do a ," Sarah suggested. "It’s direct, electronic, and usually clears the same day. Or, if you want to drive off right now, you can head to your local branch and get a cashier's check . Since the bank guarantees the funds, we treat it like cash."
Leo didn't want to wait. He pulled up his banking app and showed her his balance. He had been saving for three years, moving every spare cent into his account.