Balancing a checkbook might sound like a relic from the past, but it’s still one of the best ways to stay on top of your ...

These days many of us write few, if any, checks. So, the term “balancing a checkbook” has taken on a new meaning. Simply put, balancing your checkbook involves making sure your records for your ...

When we think about personal finance, we often consider budgeting or investing, but we don’t necessarily think about balancing a checkbook. Perhaps that is because paper checks are less common than ...

In an era where financial management is increasingly digital, it’s easy to overlook the value of traditional financial skills. While less visible in a world dominated by online banking and apps, many ...

Balancing your checking account entails keeping track of your starting balance and any and all withdrawals and deposits, so you are aware of your balance. Tracking your withdrawals and knowing your ...

Do you know how much money you have in your checking account? One person told me a few years back, “I still have checks in my checkbook, so there must be funds in the account.” Tom and John Mills are ...

Question: I was mortified and greatly embarrassed last month when I bounced five checks. I inadvertently deposited a large check to the wrong bank account leaving me short in my checking account. Can ...

Question: My husband recently took over the bill paying and responsibility for our house checking account for the first time in our 35-year marriage. To my horror and great embarrassment, he bounced ...