The Benefits to Paying Bills Online

Need a few reasons to pay your bills online? The Chicago Tribune has you covered. To start with, you’ll save money on stamps (which, at 41 cents a pop, adds up fast). And, if you earn interest on your checking account, you’re better of paying your bills electronically on their due dates instead of mailing checks a week early to be sure they arrive on time. But be aware of the perils. It’s easy to let ongoing automatic payments (the gym that you never go to) go on longer than you would if you had to write a check for them each month. And be sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date, so your private data stays private.