any tips Please help
2006-10-12 10:56:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
If you don't know your starting balance go to the bank and they will help you find all checks that have cleared and can give you your balance. If you do know your starting balance then you just subtract every check you have wrote from that and you get your new balance. Don't be afraid to ask the bank for help they are more then happy to help.
2006-10-12 11:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My checkbook is always balanced. The reason is because I am very responsible about all of my purchases. Whenever you make a purchase, be it on a debit card or an actualy check, WRITE IT DOWN in your checkbook. If you can't seem to muster up enough responsibility to do that, keep all of your receipts and check your account online often. This will keep you in check. Also, very importantly, don't live beyond your means, and you won't have a problem keeping a healthy balance in your checkbook.
2006-10-12 18:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Faith C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write the check number and amount in before you write the check and subtract it. When you are home, double check it with a calculator. Always enter the date too.
When your statement comes and it doesn't balance after you have worked on it about 2 hours, take an Advil and write in "corrected balance" and update it.
2006-10-12 18:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is always important to balance your checkbook so that you won't overdraw on your account. The best way to do this is each time you write a check or make a deposit or withdrawal is to record the transaction as soon as you do. This way you can keep up with your balance
2006-10-12 18:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by ggood44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To balance your checkbook take all of your expenses (what you have spent your money on) and then add your deposits (money that you have put into your account. Then make sure that every time you make a deduction that you write it down in a journal. I always round up to the nearest dollar to make everything easier.
2006-10-12 18:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by marriedmagnolia 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just remember to write down every purchase you make because overdraft fees are ridiculous. it only takes a second to write down a purchase and do the math to keep tabs on how much is available in your account.
2006-10-12 17:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by arae8419 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use online banking. If your bank doesn't have it, get a new bank. Also, make sure you write down purchases on debit card
2006-10-12 17:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by zach 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.clearcheckbook.com, it's easy, it's free
2006-10-12 18:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by cay0la 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋