by Lindsay Morris, eHow Editor
We may not tote our cumbersome checkbook as often as our dangerously flexible credit cards, but we certainly know the importance of balanced checking. eHow covers every base from writing a check to maintaining accounts online and overdraft dodging.
In the era of ATM check cards, online bill paying and credit cards, the art of writing a check may be lost. It is still a very effective way to pay for services and Read More
Learn how to write checks and tips on reconciling your checkbook and maintaining personal finance in these free how to video clips. Read More
When you pay a balance due for income taxes or estimated taxes, you want to be sure your account is credited properly. Notations on your check help both you and the IRS Read More
Voiding a check is a simple process that's necessary more often than you might realize. Many employers require a voided check for direct deposit. Some agencies require it Read More
The purpose of writing a check to yourself is to withdraw money from your account without using a check card or ATM card. The money is taken from your account and given to Read More
Writing business checks is a different from writing personal checks in that more information is put on the check--usually on the check stub--so that both you and the payee Read More
Failing to properly fill out a check can have consequences ranging from difficulties in cashing the check to errors in your bank account. Follow these steps to quickly and Read More
A cashier's check is a check drawn from the bank's own funds and is an acceptable form of payment in most places. You'll fill it out as if you would any check and then have Read More
Traveler's checks are a convenient and safe way to handle currency while on the road. Read More
Since you already have internet service, why not pay for that bill online rather than sending in a check every month? Here is how to set up that service. Read More
If you write a check, your information is processed electronically by a bank. It is digitally transferred from your bank account to another. Electronic checks work exactly Read More
Learn about Status and Pay Types in this free series of personal finance video from our professional Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Read More
Convenience is the name of the game with online banking. Review your account balances, pay bills and order checks with the click of a button. Read More
The Internet has spawned many conveniences and new efficiencies. Chief among them is the ability to pay bills online. Most every business and agency provides customers the Read More
Checking accounts are handy to have. You can pay bills, write a check for purchases or use the debit card most banks issue with your checking account. When you use an Read More
If you sign up for online banking, viewing checks online is usually offered as a free service. Images of both the front and back of checks may be available. Only checks you Read More
Mailing checks not only consumes time but also money. Each time you mail out a check you pay at least two quarters in addition to the amount you write the check for. If you Read More
You can streamline the dreary process of paying credit card bills by doing it online. All it takes is to open up an online checking account with your credit card company. Read More
Financial experts suggest that business owners diversify their assets, dividing their money into several banks and accounts. This allows them to enjoy competitive rates on Read More
Second chance checking accounts exist for those who have credit problems. Typically, people who seek second chance checking accounts have been listed in databases like Read More
What information you should put on checks in these free how to video clips. Learn tips on reconciling your checkbook and maintaining personal finance. Read More
How to balance your checkbook and the items needed to balance your checking account in these free how to video clips. Read More
Like many people with a checking account, chances are you have bounced a check in the past. "Bouncing" a check means that you wrote a check for more money than you had in Read More
Using you checkbook register or ledger in these free how to video clips. Learn tips on reconciling your check book and maintaining personal finance. Read More
How to use your account transaction register in this free video clip on personal finance. Read More
How to balance your checkbook by matching your bank statement to your checking account register in these free how to video clips. Read More
When you write a check or use an account debit card for money not in your account, the bank calls it an overdraft. The bank returns the check unpaid, leaving you with Read More
How to balance your checkbook by dealing with outstanding checks in these free how to video clips. Read More
Get your checkbook and ledger book, gather your ATM and deposit receipts and grab a calculator and a pencil. It's time to do some balancing! Read More
If you have a new checking account, or if you need a refresher on how to balance your checkbook, it's easy to learn how to get and stay in balance. You may also want to Read More
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