June

June Session 1: Set Up Auto-pay
When you tracked your expenses back in February, did you remember everything, or have forgotten bills popped up since then? Add these stragglers to your spending and savings plan, and then use that section of your budget as a checklist for automating all your bills. By doing some light work now, you can save yourself a lot of annoying little tasks later. Plus, you’ll never miss a payment.

Tip: Another great way to streamline your money management is to sign up for electronic statements for all those same accounts. This easy step will save you time, make organization easier, and reduce your paper waste.

June Session 2: Get My Credit Scores
In the last two 2×2 sessions, you took important steps toward paying down your debt and ensuring all your payments happen on time. Did you know those two factors comprise 65% of your FICO credit scores? Because your credit ratings can impact everything from qualifying for certain jobs and renting properties to saving money on insurance, it’s essential to understand what goes into them and where you currently stand.

Tip: There are actually a lot of different types of credit scores generated by a variety of companies. The best way to ensure you and a lender or other business are on the same page is to ask them what score they use and then access that one. You don’t want to think you’re in the clear only to find out you looked at the wrong score.