Wauna Federal Credit Union

CHECKING DO'S AND DON'TS

Checking Do's and Don'ts.It's easy to take your checking account for granted. After all, it's a rare day when you don't write out a check or use the Check Card to access the funds in your account.

Paying a little attention to your account, however, pays off. You're less likely to have checks returned marked NSF - non-sufficient funds - or to have a transaction refused at the ATM.

Keep these "do's and don'ts" in mind:

Do keep a running balance of the amount in your account by recording each share draft you write and each Check Card purchase or ATM cash withdrawal you make.
Do balance or "reconcile" your account statement each month. Unless you do so, you have no idea how much you have in your account.
Do write out the dollar amount on your checks in capital letters. That makes the check amount more difficult to tamper with.
Don't lose track of your checkbook. A thief can wreak havoc with your life by writing share drafts on your account.