DO’s and Don’ts

• Never carry large amounts of money with you. Carry what you need.
• Prepare a financial budget and comply with it!
• If you use a checking account, keep very accurate records of your transactions.
• Remember to balance your check register every month when you receive your bank statement.
• Use cheques, money orders, or certified cheques instead. Never send cash through the mail to pay bills
• Transfer funds from home well in advance of your needs.
• Always keep your credit cards and ATM bank card in a safe place and don’t give anyone your PIN number.
• Understand any requirements that your government, or home bank, may have about transferring funds.
• You should not sign your name to any document unless you understand what it says!