Auto-paying billsis a real no-brainer.

No stamps, no late fees; just set it up and forget about it.

If you make a manual payment however, it can cancel future automatic payments without your knowledge.

Always track automated payments, especially after you make a manual one.

communicate with the company immediately if you notice that auto-pay is disengaged.

In some cases, you’re able to just enter to their website and turn it back on.

By not paying attention, you risk negative effects to your credit score and possible cancellation of vital services.

Five reasons to beware of autopaying bills| Reuters

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