These days, automation is the king of everything. From smart homes to self-checkout, we constantly look for ways to simplify ...

Autopay is a simple way to make sure you never miss a payment due date. But it’s not for everyone…or for every bill. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven ...

Making credit card payments with auto pay can be beneficial for people who are prone to forgetting due dates. There are four auto pay options to choose from for your payments, like the minimum payment ...

Automatic bill payments are a fact of our financial lives. Regular, recurring transfers of money from our bank or credit card accounts do make our lives easier. But there are downsides, too. Remember ...

While repayment terms for a student loan are typically set at 10 years, it takes, on average, 20 years to pay the loan off.

Juggling various bills, due dates and login credentials can be stressful. Automatic bill payments can help you simplify your finances, avoid late fees and even help you build your credit. But before ...

SAN DIEGO — CBS 8 viewers continue to email us about water bills and the confusion surrounding them. One viewer wrote, “You should advise people to take their bills off auto-pay. What if they get a $5 ...

Most banks default auto-pay to "minimum payment," which means carrying a balance and being hit with interest. Paying the full statement balance each month will avoid interest and protect your credit ...