When it comes to the process of paying your bills, it can sometimes feel like a full-time administrative job in and of itself. While things have certainly gotten more streamlined as we go further into the information age, bill organization and management can still be quite a balancing act. It is important that methodical time management principles are practiced and applied to better organize your bills. These principles, along with expert debt consultation and settling, are your key to a worry-free bill paying experience.
Keep Things in Order to Organize Your Bills
While many services are electronic these days, paper bills are still very much a thing. Here are four ways to better organize your bills no matter what form they come in.
1. Open and read your bills. This might seem an obvious step, but it is important. The urge to not open bills you’re behind on, or don’t want to face, can be strong. Not only does ignoring your bills make you more likely to forget to pay them, you might also miss late charges and fees.
2. Set a bill paying schedule. Some bills might have unmovable deadlines. For others, you may be able to set a flexible pay schedule to fit your preference. Either way, set aside a dedicated day and time each month to sit down and pay your bills. It might only be an hour, but that hour of focus can get you squared away for the month.
3. Put your bills in one place. Whether this is a folder, a drawer, or a file cabinet: consolidate your bills in one location. Consider having two folders so you can categorize by paid and unpaid. This goes for paper bills and digital.
4. Online bill payment organization. You are far from the only person who needs help to better organize your bills. It’s such a widespread need, there are websites dedicated to it. There is a fair selection of free-to-use options including:
a. MoneyStream.com – bill organization with a handy calendar function
b. Check.me – online bill pay tracking with due date alerts
c. Finovera.com – a bill pay organizer that links right to your creditors
Better Organized Bills for a Better Organized Life
Better organized bills and sensible financial practices can be a simple process — you just have to take the first step. With these tips, and the professional debt advising from the experts at Progressive Debt Relief, you can be well on your way to a disciplined finance ethic you can carry with you for the rest of your life.
Organize Your Bills, Debt, and Finances With Progressive Debt Relief
Progressive Debt Relief has the experience and ability to settle debt efficiently and discreetly. Through free consultations and no upfront fees, our financial experts will work with your creditors to negotiate and settle your debt for good and advise you on how to better organize your bills and financial situation. To find out more about our services, or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact us today.
