Pay Monthly Bills
Complete step-by-step checklist to pay monthly bills covering list bill due dates and set up bill auto-pay, and essential action items.
List bill due dates
Map out deadlines for electricity, internet, rent, and credit cards
Set up bill auto-pay
Enable auto-pay on services to avoid late fees and missed deadlines
Schedule manual payments
Set calendar reminders for bills that must be paid manually
Check account balances beforehand
Confirm checking account has funds to cover auto-debits
Save payment confirmations
Keep payment receipts or screenshots in a digital folder
Audit bill amount changes
Check if utility or service prices increased over last month
Compare annual billing offers
Check if paying annually (e.g. insurance) saves money
Set up low balance alerts
Turn on alerts to prevent overdraft during auto-bill pulls