Paying bills on time helps you avoid late fees and extra interest, and it also protects your credit score. And that saves you money on everything from loan and credit card interest to auto insurance.

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When the government shuts down, it’s not just offices and monuments that close — it’s paychecks too. Bills don’t pause just because your income did. Autopay keeps running. Rent still comes due. And ...

Any day that you have to pay a bill is, well, not a great day, but still important for your overall financial picture. Making sure you pay your bills on time not only keeps you from falling into a ...

Autopay is a way of setting up your bills to be paid automatically on the same day every month. Many companies allow customers to either connect directly to a bank account for payment, or use a credit ...