Use the Easy Button
Jeff Rose, author of Soldier of Finance and founder of GoodFinancialCents.com, doesn’t want you to spend too much time doing something you hate. So instead of fretting about the time you’ll spend, set yourself up for success by automating as much as possible. You can even stagger payment dates to coincide with paychecks and avoid surprises:
“Much of your finances can be set up automatically (automatic bill pay, contributions to your TSP or 401k, household expenses) and with free resources like Mint.com or PersonalCapital.com you can track your bank accounts and investment accounts in one central place. So even people who hate to deal with money can keep tabs on their finances in little as 15 minutes per month. The key is getting your systems set up in the beginning to make it as painless as possible.”
We could all use an Easy Button. And here’s a list a resources that will help you find the Easy Button that’s right for you.
