Automatic Bill Pay: One of a Graduate’s Favorite Things

How much does Get Grad Schooled love automatic bill pay? Let us count the ways:

1. It’s quick. As a graduate student, you have enough to juggle with school, work and internships. Keep your rent and utilities paid on time and in one go. No headache, no hassle, no stress.
2. It’s easy. Log in to your service providers’ site with your account ID (which you can often find on the first bill mailed to you). After setting up your login and password, set up your payment method and schedule.
3. It’s automatic. Automatic bill pay lets you make one time payments or set up a recurring schedule that will either automatically withdraw money from a specified account, or charge your credit card the full amount of your monthly bill. If your rent is due on the first, you can set up a recurring schedule to debit your checking account on the 30th of every month until your lease ends.
4. It’s paperless, which makes automatic bill pay great for the environment. On a less noble note, it keeps your mailbox, desk and kitchen free from paper mail clutter.

If you forget to water your plants or feed your pets, automatic bill pay is a godsend. All you have to do is ensure there’s enough money in your account and credit on your card to cover your bills. Automatic bill pay will handle the rest.

It's just wonderful. Right up there with raindrops on roses and crisp apple strudel.