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		<dc:creator>Chris Mower</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly 2 years ago I was introduced to automated bill pay, a service that most banks and credit unions now offer their customers. I doubted its effectiveness and usefulness at first, but now, I can&#8217;t live without it. Each bank calls it something different, so for my purposes I’ll refer to the process as “Bill<a class="more-link" href="http://www.chrismower.com/0208/automate-your-monthly-bills/" rel="nofollow">Keep Reading &#187;</a>


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nearly 2 years ago I was introduced to automated bill pay, a service that most banks and credit unions now offer their customers.  I doubted its effectiveness and usefulness at first, but now, I can&#8217;t live without it.  Each bank calls it something different, so for my purposes I’ll refer to the process as “Bill Pay.”</p>
<h3>What is Bill Pay?</h3>
<p><strong>The short.</strong> An automated bill payment service provided by your financial institution.</p>
<p><strong>The long.</strong> With Bill Pay, you can automate your monthly bills and drastically reduce how many checks you write.  I used to go through a box of checks every couple months.  Since I started using bill pay two years ago, I’m still using my second box.  This alone is a money saver.  Checks can get expensive, especially designer checks. Bill Pay also lets you write single, one-time checks which I use to pay contractors, freelancers, doctors, an occasional event or building reservation fee, and even some online purchases.</p>
<h3>Why Should I Use Bill Pay?</h3>
<p><strong>The short.</strong> Reduced stress, easier budgeting, less hassle.</p>
<p><strong>The long.</strong> Automating your bills guarantees that your bills are paid on time every time.  When I started, my stress meter’s needle took a dip toward empty overnight, and the time I spent slogging through bills dropped from 3 hours to 10 minutes.<br />
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