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Bills, file'em or chuck'em?
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I'm constantly juggling money, and tarting my debts about. I monitor all my accounts regularly on the internet, so easily see what is going in and out.
The egg money manager makes it very easy too, and I got £10 for using it!
(My statements are usually given a quick glance when they arrive on the door mat, then ripped up/shredded. I already know whats gone in and out so don't take much notice of them.)0 -
I often do not open them as I know it's only bad news. I want a job so I know I can actually *pay* the full amount of the bill for once...0
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I would not even dream of NOT opening my bills and paying attention to them!!!
I check everything and keep everything!!
If one penny of my money is wrongly taken i'll know about it!!
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Another option:
Option E: Read, check and bin. No need to worry about someone using my information for the purposes of ID theft:
See: Protect Yourself (posting at 6.28PM, 14 07 2006)
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=225537&page=20 -
To be honest, I'm so lazy all my paperwork is in random piles around the living room. Really need to sort out the financials as I'm not entirely sure where I am.

Note this is my first post on the forum! Clearly I need help :think:Live better on less :beer:0
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