Balancing a checkbook might sound like a relic from the past, but it’s still one of the best ways to stay on top of your ...

Question: My husband recently took over the bill paying and responsibility for our house checking account for the first time in our 35-year marriage. To my horror and great embarrassment, he bounced ...

Money Coach Alvin Hall recommends a yearly check-up on your financial health. He says spring is a good time to get real with your bank balance. Sponsor Message MARTIN: We want to turn now to more ...

Question: I was mortified and greatly embarrassed last month when I bounced five checks. I inadvertently deposited a large check to the wrong bank account leaving me short in my checking account. Can ...

In the age of smartphones, balancing a checkbook can sound like an archaic activity — something people did back in the old days of landlines and video rentals. But despite popular belief, keeping a ...