I still pay my bills by check. i don't know why. Everyone else does Internet bills or online banking. I guess I could. It would certainly reduce the paper trail.
But for some reason I like writing checks and sticking them in envelopes, buying stamps and dropping them in the mailbox. I get a sense of accomplishment out of it.
I do think one reason I still do it is that it is a relic from the days when I had to be absolutely sure the checks would clear and that the money would be there and hence I didn't want it automatically deducted. Not really an issue now but the memories live on.
I also figure if I keep paying by mail, I'm helping keep a few jobs that will eventually fade away alive.
Still, it's kind of a pain in the ass.
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My husband pays everything online. I don't like it, won't do it. He laughs at me because I, like you, enjoy the check writing and stamp sticking ritual of bill paying.
If you don't mind, I am going to steal your line about keeping a few jobs intact.
Lets hear it for the little guy!
i forget to pay my bills sometimes.
Writing checks makes me feel important.
I should write more checks.
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