Most of us know how important it is to balance our checkbooks, but many of us never get around to performing this vital calculation. The results of not balancing your checkbook can be quite expensive. Overdraft fees and bounced check fees are on the rise, and failing to keep enough money in your bank account could get you in trouble with creditors as well. By using a simple spreadsheet program, you can create a worksheet that you can use to balance your checkbook and reconcile your statement at the end of each month.
