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Originally Posted by SpiritWarrior Which, I just said. Do you write every purchase you ever made down?

Yes, I do. I still use my checkbook for most purchases and record the transaction as I make it. If I use me debit card, I always ask for a receipt so I can record it in the checkbook when I get home. I don't care if the cashier gives me a dirty look for making him/her do their job. Asking for a receipt is a very reasonable request and very easy for them to do. It is also part of their job.

I am courteous of others, but I don't let cashiers intimidate me into not asking for receipt and I don't let other customers intimidate me into NOT taking the few seconds required to write the transaction in my checkbook.

Saying it isn't practical is just an excuse. The only thing that isn't practical is leaving the responsibility of recording transactions to your financial institution.