How to Balance a Checkbook

Summary: With record numbers of fraud and identity theft being reported every year, keeping on top of your personal finances is more important than ever before. But how many of us are really aware of our personal financial situation on a day-to-day basis? For those of us who are new to banking, or those of us who never really had the time or motivation to learn how to properly keep track of our spending, we offer these videos to answer questions you might have about maintaining your checking account.

In this series of free video clips you'll learn tips on maintaining your personal finances from an expert financial services representative. Summer Dye offers advice on opening a checking account, helping you determine what kind of account is right for you, what personal information you should put on your checks. She then takes you step-by-step through the entire process of balancing your checkbook, from gathering together the supplies you'll need to get started, using you check register or ledger, to reading and understanding you bank statement, comparing it with your records, and dealing with outstanding check, banking discrepancies and fraud. Watch these free videos and avoid those predictable pitfalls of personal finance by staying aware of your financial status at all times.