Think of it like the ledger of your personal checkbook, which shows money coming in, money going out and the remaining balance.

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Debit cards are a lot easier and safer than hauling around a checkbook, so I understand why banks want to charge money to maintain them.

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There sure is something to be said for learning how to balance a checkbook or at least be mildly aware of how much money you have in your account before you spend.

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She told me she will make sure she teaches her children how to handle money, how to make great investments, and how to handle a checkbook.

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Louise saw Nancy Lanza take out her checkbook and write checks to anyone who told her they were going through a rough time and needed money.

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The topics include balancing a checkbook, which is math, whereas I believe understanding whether an expenditure is a smart use of your money is financial literacy.

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