"How can I tell if my checkout, or account page is actually secure ?"

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Short Answer:

You can tell if a page is secure because the address bar should have an "s" in it, like this "https", while insecure sites/pages do not "http"

For example:
NOT SECURE:	http://my-site.com
SECURE:	https://my-site.com

The other thing you will see is a little lock icon in the bottom right corner of your browser.

Detailed Explanation:

Sometimes, certain browsers, such as Internet Explorer, have a difficult time if not everything on the page is secure, such as images.  Please see the related questions below if you are having this problem.

The only exception to the "https" and secure lock icon appearing, is if your site uses frames. If the secure page is in a frame, it will be secure, however, you will not see the "s" nor the lock symbol.  Should you need more explanation, or help with frames, your web-designer can help you more with this.  This practice is even occasionally seen today on large bank websites; but for the most part, we recommend not using frames on your website for that and many other reasons.

You might also find it helpful to include a secure seal (SSL logo), on your secure pages as an additional tool, which can help establish trust for your site visitors.