How to Keep Track of Your Bills

Keeping track of the many bills stacking up on your counter is easier than you may think

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A binder with slip sheets
• OR Microsoft Money
• OR File box with files
• OR whatever works for you!

1. The easiest way for me to keep track of bills is to keep a binder. The front page I record a list of all the bills I owe that month, when they are due, and how much I plan to pay. The following slip sheets contain bill statements or a sheet stating how much I owe for that account (because one way to be green is to get online statements). I can easily stick the check copies into the slip sheets so I can refer back to them and compare the check number to my online statement.

2. Microsoft Money. I have used this before and it's very easy to keep track of your bills and it even reminds you when bills are due. However personally I find the binder easier, because often I forget to account for every shopping trip I make and the balance ends up showing more than I actually have available.

3. File boxes with files. I personally haven't tried this for bills, but I use them for Tax information and college loan papers.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to sign up for emails when your e-statements are ready. Not getting these bills in the mail is "green" but could be hazardous if you don't have a reminder.