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Balancing a Checkbook. What is “balancing a checkbook”, and why do it?. Making sure your records (deposits, checks, ATM withdrawals, debit card usage, etc.) match the bank’s records Checking to see if you (or the bank) made any mistakes To catch fraud or identity theft. Budgeting.
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Balancing a Checkbook What is “balancing a checkbook”, and why do it? • Making sure your records (deposits, checks, ATM withdrawals, debit card usage, etc.) match the bank’s records • Checking to see if you (or the bank) made any mistakes • To catch fraud or identity theft
Budgeting A budget is simply people telling their money where to go instead of wondering where it went. John Maxwell