I was very vague about my finances until about 3 years ago when I made the decision to keep track of every penny that goes in and out of my life.
This has made a huge difference in my financial life and I strongly recommend it!
I use Quicken for Mac so I don't really use a checkbook but I record in it daily. Although, I just upgraded and I lost all of my old records so now I'm starting over...
Do you balance your checkbook or how do you keep track of your money?
I have a friend who never keeps a record outside of just remembering never to spend more than his last paycheck. Seems to work well for him. *shrugs*
This has made a huge difference in my financial life and I strongly recommend it!
I use Quicken for Mac so I don't really use a checkbook but I record in it daily. Although, I just upgraded and I lost all of my old records so now I'm starting over...

Do you balance your checkbook or how do you keep track of your money?
I have a friend who never keeps a record outside of just remembering never to spend more than his last paycheck. Seems to work well for him. *shrugs*