Debt Free Life Hacks: Managing Money Like a Boss

Auto-Pay Blues 😨 I'm a big fan of auto-pay. It ensures that bills are paid on time to prevent late fees and interest. Most of my bills are scheduled for payment using auto-pay, and typically it works just well. Recently, however, I discovered that bills I thought were paid through auto-pay had not been paid. How did that happen? I can only blame myself. You see, setting up auto-pay is great, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be paying attention; I learned that set it and forget it is not the best approach. Why my utility bill was over $400 ?😱 I received an email from the utility company with the balance of my utility bill. When I saw the number, I nearly lost my mind. It was over $400, the highest utility bill I'd ever received. Yes, it had been freezing, but this couldn't be right, could it? After some investigation, I learned that the bill was 3 bills in one. The previous bill, stacked on top of the current bill, stacked on top of the final utility bill from ...

There are some things that we have no choice but to spend money on. If you want your car to get you from point A to point B, you have to keep it fueled. The same thing with your body; if you want it to perform, you must feed it. Just because we must spend money on these necessities doesn't mean we can't still save money. Here are some ways to save on everyday spending. Save on Gas While gas prices have been low for a good while, we know that gas doesn't go on sale. There are still ways to save. It's your duty to take advantage when you can. For example, as a T-Mobile customer, I benefit from T-Mobile Tuesdays . It's a weekly opportunity to get free stuff and other deals. One of the frequent deals is 10 cents off per gallon of gas using the Shell Fuel Rewards app. This is just one example of how you can save on everyday expenses. Now, of course, you'd still compare prices. If the gas station across the street is cheaper even after the savings, your best bet is to...