Managing Your Own Checkbook

The key to your financial success could very well be your check register. One of the biggest mistakes made by people using a checking account is that they don’t reconcile the account every time they get a statement. The only way you know what has been paid out of your account, what checks are outstanding, and how much money you have left in your account is to balance your checkbook. If you follow the steps outlined in this topic, you should have no problem staying on top of your account!