I hate balancing the checkbook (does anyone still do that besides me?) and have put it off for too long. I decided to get that off my plate tonight and since I had no picture for the day decided to kill two birds with one stone. Nothing artistic, exciting, or creative tonight , sorry.
I recognize this task. I have made a spreadsheet on the computer to do this. I wrote in a formula so that it automatically calculates the balance. Then once a week I compare it with the bank account (online). Takes just as long but far more accurate than I can do in my head or with a calculator.
I just assume that the bank has more reason to be accurate than I do and I check my receipts against the online records. (And you probably have a bit too much info shown in this picture!
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I use Quicken. It really helps, but I still have to go and download transactions, import, and categorize. Still a chore. But much better if I don’t put it off. @wyomingsis I think Katy has judiciously arranged things so that the sensitive info is half covered or blurred, but it is, unfortunately something we have to think about these days.
@randystreat sounds like even more work t me! You are much more tech savvy than I though! @wyomingsis Generally they are but I have found an error or two over the years. Where is the too much info ? @theredcamera Well aren't you lucky?! I can't imagine anyone LIKING to do it @mcsiegle Putting it off is my biggest problem thanks Mary for the support! @ludwigsdiana I know lots of people don't but I have found a bank error more than once over the years so .... Glad you like the photo! @30pics4jackiesdiamond thank you and I hope it turns up! @maggiemae I can't imagine doing it for anyone but mysef! @larrysphotos Oh, Larry that is so nice of you! thanks @tunia LOL! that sounds like a great solution to the issue!
Only you can turn a chore into a Six Word Story! I am of a similar style to Jolene's. I check off what the bank says came in and as long as the bank says I have more than what I think I have, we're good!
What an interesting compilation. Very brave.... I do still use a checkbook for cash and debit purchases and of course to pay the credit card bill....I usually almost always and 99% of the time.... balance......but every now and then......
October 3rd, 2021
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Great photo of such a mundane task!!
@wyomingsis Generally they are but I have found an error or two over the years. Where is the too much info ?
@theredcamera Well aren't you lucky?! I can't imagine anyone LIKING to do it
@mcsiegle Putting it off is my biggest problem thanks Mary for the support!
@ludwigsdiana I know lots of people don't but I have found a bank error more than once over the years so .... Glad you like the photo!
@30pics4jackiesdiamond thank you and I hope it turns up!
@maggiemae I can't imagine doing it for anyone but mysef!
@larrysphotos Oh, Larry that is so nice of you! thanks
@tunia LOL! that sounds like a great solution to the issue!
@wyomingsis Nope Look again