Sloppy banking can cost you
September 18, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under finances
If you bank at all, and I’m sure you do, then make sure sloppy bank habits aren’t crushing your budget and savings. Sloppy bank habits may include things like:
Not recording all transactions in your checkbook immediately. If immediately is too soon, at least get into the habit of sitting down each evening for 10 minutes and recording your daily transactions. Missing even one purchase, on a tight budget, can make a mess of your account with issues like overdraft fees.
Falling for silly saving deals: Programs like “keep the change” and auto savings may be handy and force you to save, …read more
