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Balancing your checking account against statements from your financial institution is a monthly task that I highly recommend. Not only can you make mistakes, but the people who process your checking account transactions are subject to human error as well.
Mistakes in your checking account and/or checkbook register can be small or large, and in your favor or in the bank’s favor. To keep everyone honest, and to prevent potentially nasty financial surprises, do yourself a favor and balance your checking account every month.