Great Money Tip

As I was reading Marie Claire today I saw this article "The rich girl's money rules to live by" which talked about a great little secret to stay on top of your bills...

STAY ON TOP OF YOUR BILLS. Create an e-mail account — like janiesbills@gmail.com — for electronic bill-delivery. Set up calendar alerts for each vendor three days before payment is due so you can read the statement and fix mistakes, like inflated restaurant tips. (Von Tobel says they're not uncommon.) Forget automatic transfers — "bills have errors!" says von Tobel. "You need to check them."

I really really liked this concept. However, I have my personal, my work and my business e-mails to handle so not sure if I could actually keep up with a 4th! The concept is good though.

Also note:

Women and Money by the Numbers*

We peeked into the wallets of U.S. women ages 18 to 34. See how you stack up!

2.3 credit cards per woman

43%have credit-card debt of $10,000 or more

23%saved up at least three months' expenses (compared with 34% of men)

The New Money Rules You know how not everything your parents told you is true? That goes for money, too! Experts toss the old rules and share how to get ahead now

THEN: Invest in real estate

NOW: Rent, rent, rent!

"The American dream is changing: People have lost so much money buying homes. The new key is job stability and a solid savings account, not property investment."

Money Saving Tips for Women