How to Save Up to $3,000 a Year By Owen Thomas and Amy Kover
Twenty ways to plug hidden financial leaks.
The Leak: Paying Bills by Snail Mail
The fix: The average household receives about 15 bills a month. With stamps now at 44 cents each, you spend about $79 a year just
on postage―and don't forget the late fees if your checks get lost in the mail. Save time and money by signing up with the
billers' customer-service departments to have your bills paid by credit card or automatic debit; payments will be documented
on your monthly bank statement. If you want more control, almost all major banks offer free online bill payment, which lets
you schedule payments in advance.
Savings: Almost $79 a year in postage.
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