Checks: Promoting Saving?

By: Brady Hood

At Buckeye Boys State (BBS), the use of checks is employed for every financial transaction, from campaign contributions to the cost of running for office.

Part of the check writing process is filling out how much you are spending. made me think a lot more mindful of spending, says Anthony Hernandez of Dieringer City.

“Writing out the numbers and seeing the subtraction puts it into perspective.”

Some have claimed using checks has limited their spending by forcing them to take the time to write and think about the purchase they are about to make. Aiden Lane of Dieringer City said, “Feeling the check instead of cash makes my stomach churn when I spend money.

The limited spending encouraged by checks has made some think more about their usage of real money.

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Budgeting here has made me realize how much I need organization of my finances outside of Buckeye Boys State. said Nicholas Szekeley of Dieringer City.

Many BBS delegates are beginning to believe that using checks helps their financial awareness. Mitchell McMillen of Dieringer City, stated, “Being able to see it all happening in front of me really makes me more aware of what I have.

McMillen said, book now really makes me want to carry one later on.” He remarked that “the consistent use speeds up the process.”

Some, however, are not of this position. Ethan Scott of Estepp City said, “They have access Scott implied that the availability of funds encourages splurging and reck-

Despite his stance, Scott did not deny the I prefer cash, however checkbooks Scott said. Alex Sheets of Dieringer City in response

Not being able to whip out five dollars has forced me to think during the check pro-

Despite their contrasting viewpoints, Sheets had been in agreement with I would also not use a checkbook, cash or card is

When presented with these two conflicting opinions, Aiden Lane of Dieringer City said, Having tangible representation of your money check has increased my cautiousness for how I

Checks help to regusaid Colin Parr from Jordan City. Parr said of re using really helps you plan your spending, not enough

Whether delegates are in favor or against checkbooks, they are going to have to get used to them nonetheless. The check will remain a crucial