These days many of us write few, if any, checks. So, the term “balancing a checkbook” has taken on a new meaning. Simply put, balancing your checkbook involves making sure your records for your ...

When we think about personal finance, we often consider budgeting or investing, but we don’t necessarily think about balancing a checkbook. Perhaps that is because paper checks are less common than ...

In an era where financial management is increasingly digital, it’s easy to overlook the value of traditional financial skills. While less visible in a world dominated by online banking and apps, many ...

As a loan officer and licensed mortgage broker for almost 10 years, I believe our schools are failing us by not teaching about finances, credit cards and how to balance a checkbook. Average per-capita ...

Personal finance classes should be taught to high school students in every state. Most kids can't set up a savings or checking account without the help of their parents. They don't know how to balance ...