Paying Your Bills

Select a date to pay your bills: weekly, bimonthly or monthly

Block this time off on your calendar.

Don't postpone bill paying.

Pick a space for bill paying where you won't be disturbed.

Sort your papers into piles: banking, bills to pay, cash register and credit card receipts and other statements.

Keep your pending bills together, in one designated area.

Store receipts and invoices in chronological order.

Record your paid bills.

Immediately store paid invoices and receipts.

Organize your cancelled checks and checking account statements.

Prepare envelopes for recurring bills beforehand.

If you're paying your bills manually, you may consider purchasing inexpensive, money management software.

Download or Print this Bill Paying Checklist

Get a printable version of this checklist in your preferred format: PDF, Word, Excel, or print directly from your browser.

Who it's for

This Bill Paying Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

Avoid forgetting - keep all your Bill Paying essentials in one place (external memory)
Save time - start from a proven Bill Paying structure instead of a blank page
Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use this Bill Paying Checklist

Save Bill Paying Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Bill Paying (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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