What should you do with a bank statement?

• A. Ignore confusion
• B. Review deposits, withdrawals, and balance
• C. Check only yearly
• D. Keep it secret

Answer: (A)

Regularly looking at a bank statement helps you stay on top of your money. The statement lists deposits, withdrawals, and the current balance, so you can see where money came from, where it went, and how much you have left. By reviewing these parts, you can spot mistakes, notice unexpected fees, and catch any charges you didn’t authorize. This practice, often done by comparing the statement with your own records, keeps your budgeting accurate and helps prevent overdrafts.

Choosing to ignore confusion lets problems slip by; checking only once a year misses recent activity; and keeping details secret can put your money at risk or hide fraud.