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5 Tips For Paying Bills On Time and Avoiding Unnecessary Fees

November 29, 2014 in Uncategorized

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It took me quite some time to figure out how to stay on top of my bills and to actually have a cohesive plan that worked for my husband and I. I was in charge of paying the bills (but recently gave that job up) because he was gone a lot for his military career, so I was forced to come up with a plan to pay bills on time and avoid unnecessary fees. It can get even more challenging when the holiday season arrives.

So what are some ways you can keep your bills paid on time and avoid late fees? Check out these tips:

1. Direct Pay Or Online Bill Pay: This service has saved us quite in bit in many circumstances. The majority of the companies that we have monthly payments to we set up to automatically withdraw from our bank account on the same day every month. Our utilities bill, our telephone/cable/internet, our mortgage payment, etc are all bills that automatically come out of our account. While a lot of these companies have different due dates, we have called them to see if we can change out the due date and we have never had a problem with getting them to work with us that way. Banks will offer a lower percent interest rate if you have direct withdrawal.

2. Google Docs: Not all of our bills have the automatic bill pay so we do have to keep an organization of these bills and then write out a check to the companies for the due date. If the due dates are not working for us, we do contact the company to see if we can move those dates. Google docs has been an easy way for us to keep our other bills and their due dates organized. While technology may not be comfortable for everyone to use, try a binder specifically just for your bills.

3. Pay Your Bills The Day They Arrive: Another way to save yourself the headache of remembering if you paid your bills is to pay your bill as soon as you get your statement in the mail. Open your bill, write out a check, slap a stamp on it and throw it back in the mailbox.

4. Pay Off Your Credit Card Every Month: If you use a credit card for its perks, pay it off every month. That way, it doesn’t feel as if you have more money than you have and you won’t overspend.

5. Be Mindful During The Holiday Season, Spend Within Your Means: It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and lose sight of the goals we’ve set to help us achieve financial peace of mind. This holiday, to encourage consumers to stay on track with their finances, Capital One 360 is decking the halls with deals you can bank on, including new account bonuses, referral bonuses and closing cost credits.

Once the Thanksgiving celebrations are done, be sure to add Capital One 360’s Black Friday Sale to your shopping list. Visit Capital One’s website to give yourself the lasting gift of financial peace of mind by taking advantage of Capital One 360’s deals on banking, brokerage and mortgage products.
While you may have gifts, greetings and get-togethers on the brain, it’s important not to lose sight of your financial goals. All of Capital One 360’s Black Friday Sale deals are designed to encourage consumers to keep their finances top of mind.

In addition to taking advantage of deals on banking, brokerage and mortgage products yourself, you can give your friends and family the gift of financial peace of mind by encouraging them to take advantage of the deals and refer them to the sale. If they sign up, you may be eligible for a $40 referral bonus.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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  1. massmommie@gmail.com'Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 29, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    I have everything set up to be deducted automatically, so I am never late. That’s a good thing!

    Reply
  2. mariac@toughcookiemommy.com'Tough Cookie Mommy says

    November 30, 2014 at 3:49 am

    I’ve learned these lessons the hard way over the years. I always make sure I pay all my bills on time for this very reason.

    Reply
  3. jennifer@welovplaytime.com'Jennifer Williams says

    November 30, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    I have always know what is due for each paycheck and I check off the list every pay period to be sure everything is paid. I see so many this time of year that overspend. We try to keep it simple so we do not fall into that.

    Reply
  4. dragonfly1611@gmail.com'Sarah Bailey says

    November 30, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I have mine all set up as direct debits from a separate account so I can’t accidently touch the money 🙂

    Reply
  5. mburbage@sbcglobal.net'Melanie says

    November 30, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I have it all set up automatically BUT that’s failed sometimes, not really sure how or why. You gotta keep track of it.

    Reply
  6. khourtniey@gmail.com'LifeAsAConvert says

    November 30, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    My system for remembering isn’t so advanced, but I keep a magnetic clip on my fridge and hang the bills up there as I get them. The ones with a closer due date are at the front and the later due dates at the back.. That way I can see at a glance what I need to pay. I’ve been doing this for years.

    Reply
  7. cool.moms.cool.tips@gmail.com'coolchillmom says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    These are all great tips. Setting them up automatically with your bank is a great help

    Reply
  8. jaimeemckee@gmail.com'Jaime says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Automatic bill pay/bank draft saves me every month. I love the convenience and the peace of mind not having to worry about certain bills.

    Reply
  9. amandalove1976@outlook.com'Amanda Love says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I always try and pay my bills on time although there have been a few times we’ve forgotten. Setting them to pay the day they arrive is a really great idea.

    Reply
  10. angela@aboutamom.com'Angela says

    December 1, 2014 at 12:46 am

    Paying late charges is such a huge waste of money. You have some great tips to avoid that.

    Reply
  11. loisaltermark@gmail.com'Lois Alter Mark says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:49 am

    These are all great tips. We never pay late charges because I hate the idea of throwing away money.

    Reply
  12. Inkscrblr@rogers.com'Paula Schuck says

    December 1, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    I try to follow several of these rules every month. It’s so important to not carry a credit card balance that will eat up your extra cash very fast.

    Reply
  13. aishakristinechong@gmail.com'Aisha Kristine Chong says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Thanks for these tips – I needed this and my brother tells me the same lol!

    Reply
  14. mrs198128@yahoo.com'Melissa Smith says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Oh my gosh, I never thought of using a Google doc before! I’m totally setting one up today because there’s always one bill that i seem to forget about.

    Reply
  15. themommyfactor@gmail.com'Onica {MommyFactor} says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Some really great tips. I like the one about paying the bills the day they arrive.

    Reply
  16. krystalsousa@gmail.com'Krystal's Kitsch says

    December 3, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I need to set up a calendar with some kind of bill pay system. I constantly forget!

    Reply

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