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A few tips, which may surely help you, save cash for those debts you owe and for the ones who have managed to clear their debt, they can invest this cash, for again some extra cash. While dealing with checks and banking these tips should be your guide, which will save the un-necessary wastage of money. Checks: --You can save more than $100 a year in fees by selecting a checking account with a minimum balance requirement that you can, and do, meet. --Banking institutions often will drop or lower checking fees if your employer directly deposits your paychecks. Direct deposit offers the additional advantages of convenience, security, and immediate access to your money. --Different services have different service charges. Make certain you are getting only the services you need. --Immediately enter all debit charges, automatic withdrawals, service charges, etc. before you forget. Bounced checks costs dearly. --Balance your checkbook faithfully. If you cannot keep up with register entries and current balances, consider closing the account to avoid "overdraw" charges. --Get a Debit Card. They look and can be used just like a credit card only they act like a check. The amount comes straight out of your checking account with no interest charge. Remember, however, to record it in your checking register and be sure the money is in the account because this is an instant transfer. They are especially great traveling out of town where they won't take your check. General Banking: --Don't use an ATM machine other than at your bank and then not at all if there is a charge--- use the window in the bank. ATM surcharges can bleed you dry. --If you must withdraw via ATM that charges, withdraw a certain amount of cash for the week and stick to that amount. If you can't carry cash without spending it, leave it at home (along with your ATM card) and take small increments each day. Make yourself a rule that once it is gone, it is gone. --Banks and financial institutions are in business... they sell money! Not only should you be shopping for the best interest and terms for yourself at multiple institutions, but also sometimes it is negotiable within the same institution. It never hurts to ask for lower interest or better terms. You just might get it. --If your ATM card has been stolen or compromised, get a new card, account number and password. Do not use your old password. When creating a password, don't use common numbers like the last four digits of your Social Security number or your birthdate. --Notify each of the three credit reporting companies that you don't want your name sold to other reporters. (Equifax, 800 556-4711; Experian, formerly TRW, 800 353-0809; and Trans Union, 800 680-7293.) --Destroy records, canceled checks, receipts, and deposit slips, etc. before throwing them away. Make sure they don't end up in the recycling bin. Destroy duplicate credit cards that you don't need.
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