Paying bills on time helps you avoid late fees and extra interest, and it also protects your credit score. And that saves you money on everything from loan and credit card interest to auto insurance.

Millions are being forced to borrow from friends and family or to take out credit in order to cover unexpected bills, ...

With many options to pay utility bills in the city, added credit card and processing fees sometimes come unexpectedly. Here's ...

What happens if you stop paying your bills? Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs. Financial hardship can strain your budget. You want to pay all your bills, and there's only so much money ...

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When the government shuts down, it’s not just offices and monuments that close — it’s paychecks too. Bills don’t pause just because your income did. Autopay keeps running. Rent still comes due. And ...

The Topeka utilities department has three programs that assist customers with pay their bills. Here's what to know.