A bank statement itemizes all the activity affecting your account over the past statement period, which is usually a month. It also shows what the balance was at the beginning and end of the statement ...

Tracking your income and expenses can help you make prudent financial decisions and feel more in control of your money. Many people turn to bank statements when planning budgets and looking for ...

The time you should keep a bank statement depends on what it shows and why you need it. Here’s a simple guide to help you determine the length of time to keep bank statements and canceled checks.

With all of the financial documents that arrive in the mail each week, it doesn’t take long to start a paper trail. You don’t want to ignore the bank and credit card statements, bills and ...

Self-employed and interested in tapping into your home's equity with a second mortgage? A bank statement loan can help you bypass traditional tax return requirements, which can muddle the reality of ...

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If you’re trying to take out a mortgage loan as a self-employed borrower, you may find the qualification process a bit more challenging than if you had a salaried or hourly position that comes with a ...