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.

Bill Paying Checklist

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