[nabs-l] Writing Checks

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi Mikayla. Could you describe the types of assignments you have to do
for your class? I ask because I don't think people are using physical
checks much anymore, and I'm wondering if you could do your assignment
using online banking or debit/credit card purchases instead. I don't
think the checkbook balancing is relevant unless you are using a lot
of physical checks. However, you can track and verify your expenses
easily with online banking.
Arielle

On 5/19/15, Jewel S. via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Here's what I did when I used checks more often:
> 1. Go to your bank and ask for the checks with the tactile lines
> intended for people with vision loss. These, as stated, have tactile
> lines that can help you write the check if you know the layout of a
> check.
> (Another option is to get a check guide, similar to a signature guide
> except it is for checks. Again, you need to know what goes where on
> the check.)
> 2. Make an Excel spreadsheet that looks like a page from a check
> balancing book. Give it the same categories. Use formulas (such as
> =(D2+D3) to get the math done instead of doing the math yourself. Your
> checks will be balanced much better than anyone else's if you do this!
> 3. Get your monthly statement from your bank either in Braille or in
> an e-mail. That way you can double check each month's balance (keep in
> mind that checks written toward the end of the month may not be on the
> statement).
>
> Hope that helps,
> Jewel
>
> On 5/19/15, Mikayla Gephart via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 	I am taking a financial literacy class. How do you guys write checks and
>> balance a checkbook.
>> Best,
>> Mikayla
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