You might be asking yourself, how do I balance my checkbook?  This article outlines . Hopefully it will make balancing your checkbook appear as a much less daunting task than you originally perceived it to be. Balancing a checkbook may seem like an outdated chore but it still can be an effective way to save money and know where you are spending your precious dollars.

Essentials to balancing a checkbook

– Your checkbook register and a pen

– Copy of your bank statement

– A calculator or phone/computer with calculator functions

– Check withdrawal or deposit slips

– ATM withdrawal or deposit slips

– Credit card purchase history

– Interest rates for your bank accounts

– Information about bank charge fees

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