Could that printed receipt from the adult toy store come back to haunt you?
The Bite
Not if it doesn't exist for anyone to find. So give the paper shredder a rest and forgo the receipts. Instead, opt for paperless bills and statements - 'cuz Grams doesn't need to accidentally find out about your all-new, natural-rubber flogging device.
The Benefits
- Saving trees, big daddy. If all Americans viewed and paid bills online, we could keep 18.5 million trees growing each year.
- Safer than a little self-love. A recent study found that people who bank online reduce their chances of identity theft by up to 10% (and risk fewer paper cuts), since there's no paper trail.
- Bigger savings than a 2-fer-1 lube sale. Online banking saves banks money, so most bundle free auto bill pay with other services - plus paying online saves you up to $148 per year on stamps.
- Easy access...to old bills and statements online. (Plus, it's way easier to type a number than to write out "Twelve hundred sixty-five dollars and 66/100" on your checks.)
Personally Speaking
Always paranoid that those guys sifting through our recycle bins might be looking for more than just aluminum cans, we all embraced this tip years ago.
Wanna Try?
- Most banks offer online banking - just check their website or give 'em a call.
- MyCheckFree - easy, free bill pay, in case your bank doesn't provide the service.
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