Snail mail/U.S. Mail, how often do you check your mailbox?

[georgina]

I rarely use checks any more. My local neighborhood handyman takes Venmo. We have him do small jobs, I am not sure what the upper limit on Venmo is.

My local city property tax, and estimated state and federal taxes are all set up (by me) and paid electronically out of our checking account. (No fees) Also our home and auto insurance. I have plenty of time to make sure the money is in the account to pay them. Same with utilities, phone, internet, HOA bill, etc.

I have all of our credit card statements and payments done electronically. Same with utilities, phone, internet, There is usually at least 25 days from the statement to payment, plenty of time to make sure they are correct. I have always been very detail-oriented, I log in to my checking account every morning to see what has cleared. I also frequently check my credit cards online to see transactions.

Had an interesting thing last year - a painting contractor wanted 3 checks - upon signing the contract, once it was part way through, and one when finished. For some odd reason the last check never cleared my account - although she claimed she got paid. I had a $1200 windfall from a check lost in the system.

 

[kathyk2]

I check my mail every day I live in an apartment and we have our own mailbox. Covid changed how I pay for some things. I used checks to pay for rent and groceries now I pay rent electronically and use my debit card for groceries. I bought stamps all the time now I rarely do.