How to you keep your bills organized?

[randomtask37]

I've been keeping a self made spreadsheet in excel for the last 2 years to keep all my bills organized. It is very detailed and great when I have to look back and make sure I've paid everything, or if there is a dispute, I have all the info i need, etc. The problem is; its not user friendly and takes me more time than id like to keep up with everything.

Anyone have any suggestions as to a pre-made, user friendly, bill organization excel sheet? Id prefer to use excel so i can keep my information off-line.

[mikeedler]

get a wife....................

what I did.

[BobombETA]

I run everything I can through American Express. All my bills become one, and I earn points.

[mrsleeve]

I run everything I can through American Express. All my bills become one, and I earn points.

I do this as well, All my travel and expenses go on my Discover. When I am home its Cash only for nearly everything when I am buying stuff at the store.


The best way to keep your bills paid is to have as few a possible, less to remember you know. You can go to your banks website and set up and auto bill pay (most have the service now) and set up your payments for everything to debit automatically, on the due date.

[AndrewBird]

I made an excel spreadsheet like you did. Across the top is months and then down the side are the bills. I fill out all the amounts as I get the bills, then when I pay them, I highlight the cell to show that it is paid. I also total each column at the bottom and calculate how much I owe my GF for rent, minus her half of the utilities (she writes the check).

To make sure I pay everything on time, I write all the due dates on the calendar that hangs next to my next. I write due dates in red, then write the date I paid them in blue. This is a good visual as I only have to glance over to see what's due.

I was using Google calendar along with my print calendar so I would have all the info via my phone whenever I needed it, but found I never really used it, so I stopped.

I also keep all the bills that are due stacked on my desk right in front of my keyboard, so I see them and don't forget them. Once they are paid, I write the date I paid them on the bill then file them in my filing cabinet. I pay everything myself, as apposed to an automatic bill pay, that way I KNOW it gets paid, and I can pay it earlier or later depending on when I have money to pay it.

You might check out Mint.com. They are a finance organizer that keeps track of your bank accounts and all your spending. You can set goals and budgets and things that help you mange everything. I tried it for a bit, and while it was cool and worked pretty well, I found I never used it. Might be what you are looking for though.

[z31maniac]

I wish I was that organized.

Bills show up, I pay them. i put a pre-set amount into my 401k/HSA/Savings. Other than that..........I don't pay much attention.

[e30 gangsta]

Mint.com ftw that's what I use.

[Todd Black 88]

I wish I was that organized.

Bills show up, I pay them. i put a pre-set amount into my 401k/HSA/Savings. Other than that..........I don't pay much attention.

This, exactly.
Easiest way to keep track is to pay tem right when they come in.

[Silverdogz]

YNAB 3 for home. And QuickBooks for business.

[blefevre]

Auto bill pay. I just keep tabs on my account to make sure the amounts seem correct and I go on with my life.

[slammin.e28]

I put money in my account. I remember bills. I pay them online. Fuck checks. They used to always fuck me. I rarely buy shit for the cars anymore. Fuck life.

[Buzztt]

a wife first of all...one who uses quicken is optimum

[euroshark]

1) Spreadsheet. Absolutely invaluable.

2) Have less bills.

[Thizzelle]

check my mail set them in a pile then pay them, some of them like utility you don't have to pay on time so there is some leeway if you forget.
and also stop having bills, just utilitiy bills and school all I have.
Learn to manage your money, that will go along way.

[ieatpeople]

wait, things cost money?


i get everything for free because of my looks...