It is very important to balance your checkbook every month.  Here are some tips to help:

• Open your bank statement each month.
• Compare your statement with your check register.
• Check off the items in your check register as you locate them on your statement and identify any outstanding transactions (items not checked off in your check register).
  • Subtract any outstanding payments (checks or other debits) from your ending statement balance.
  • Add any outstanding deposits or other credits to your ending statement balance.
• Your adjusted statement balance should match the balance in your check register.

If your account does not balance:

• Verify that you have accurately compared the transactions in your check register to those listed on your bank statement.
• Make sure you have properly logged all transactions in your check register.
• Double check your math.