Save Time and Money with Online Banking
I love online banking. I save time and money each month by using this free service. I can log in to my bank at my convenience to:
Make and schedule bill payments from any of my accounts- Schedule a recurring bill once and not have to worry about sending future payments of the same fixed rate
- Request copies of payments or checks
- View and download monthly statements
- Change my address with the bank
- Request a replacement card if mine ever breaks
- Set up alerts if my account balance gets below a certain point–the alerts can be sent to my phone or to my computer
Paying your bills online also helps maintain lower interest rates and decrease your chance of defaulting to a higher APR. Keep in mind these helpful tips to pay your bills online:
Make a habit of paying bills as soon as they are received- Schedule a recurring payment through your bank’s online bill payment system
- Allow the bill provider to auto-debit your bank account each month
- Know your payment due dates each month, as they can sometimes vary
- Use the bank’s alert system to remind you will bills are due
- Remember the payment may take a few days to arrive depending on payment method and location
My favorite thing about online bill pay is the bank pays for the postage to mail the payment! Do you use auto debit or online bill pay each month? Do you think it saves you time and money?
Written by Scott Roewer
Certified Professional Organizer®, Scott Roewer is founder of The Organizing Agency, a professional organization and productivity company devoted to teaching residential and business clients how to increase productivity, save money, and how to live a more organized and abundant life.
An award winning company, in 2013, The Organizing Agency was once again awarded the Angie’s List Super Service award, in 2012 the National Association of Professional Organizers recognized Scott with its top honor, the Founders’ Award, and later the same year, the U.S. Air Force commended his volunteerism, naming him Joint Base Andrews “Hometown Hero.” For more information on Scott’s team and how they can help you, contact the office online or call us directly at 202-249-8330.