{"id":23144,"date":"2021-01-29T09:48:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T14:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=23144"},"modified":"2023-06-05T13:39:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:39:57","slug":"prioritize-payments-carefully-when-money-is-tight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/prioritize-payments-carefully-when-money-is-tight\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Best Way to Prioritize Your Bills When Money\u2019s Tight?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many adults are having a hard time covering household expenses because of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pandemic<\/a> and economic fallout.\u00a0 If you\u2019re in a tough spot, you will need to decide which bills to pay promptly and which ones can wait.\u00a0 Here are the best ways to prioritize your bills when money&#8217;s tight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-mortgage-or-rent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mortgage or rent<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First and foremost, you need to keep a roof over your head.\u00a0 Normally, when you don\u2019t pay your rent or <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mortgage_loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mortgage<\/a>, you can be kicked out of your home.\u00a0 However, there is currently a national ban on evictions and foreclosures for federally backed mortgages until at least March 31<sup>st<\/sup>.\u00a0 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have also extended their foreclosure moratoriums until February 28<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Once time expires, you\u2019ll be at risk of losing your home again unless the law is extended again.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-utilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Utilities<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You deserve to be comfortable in your own home.\u00a0 While you can live without cable, phone and internet service, some other utilities are essential for your well-being.\u00a0 When prioritizing your bills, gas, water, electric and trash\/recycling bills must be included in your monthly budget.\u00a0 Fortunately, there are tricks you can use to keep your bills low.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Unplug your electronics when they\u2019re not being used<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Buy <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Efficient_energy_use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">energy-efficient<\/a> appliances and light bulbs<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Wash your clothes in cold water<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Lower your thermostat by 10 to 15 degrees at night or when you\u2019re away<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Take shorter showers<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Fix leaky faucets<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-food-and-medication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food and medication<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your health is important so eat well and don\u2019t skip any medications prescribed by your doctor.\u00a0 Failing to take the right dose at the right time can make your disease worse, cause hospitalization or result in death.\u00a0 When you&#8217;re already struggling to make ends meet, the last thing you need is to add an expensive hospital bill to the mix. If you\u2019re having trouble affording your prescriptions, here are some ways you can save money.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Ask for the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Generic_drug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generic<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Compare prices at different pharmacies<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Use a prescription discount card<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Request a 90-day supply<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Apply for prescription assistance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=prioritizebills&amp;gid=prioritizebills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-car-note-and-insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car note and insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to be able to get to and from work every day.\u00a0 If having a vehicle is essential to you getting there, then you need to prioritize your car payment and insurance.\u00a0 Driving without insurance can lead to fines, a suspended license, your vehicle being impounded or a trip to jail if you get caught.\u00a0 In other words, a bunch of headaches that you don\u2019t need.\u00a0 If you live in an area with reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_transportation_in_the_United_States\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public transportation<\/a>, consider selling your car to save more money each month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-child-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Child support<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failure to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#childcredit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">child support<\/a> is a federal offense so make sure you keep up with your payments.\u00a0 The result can be a suspended license, wage garnishment including your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#taxrebate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax refunds<\/a>, a denied passport, jail time and other penalties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-student-loans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student loans<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually when you don\u2019t pay your federal student loans for a while, the loan eventually goes into default and is reported to the credit bureaus.\u00a0 Your credit score will plunge, making it harder for you to get approved for new loans in the future.\u00a0 Additionally, the government may garnish your wages and seize your tax refunds to repay your debt.\u00a0 However, there has been a temporary change.\u00a0 Federal student loan payments are suspended until September so that\u2019s one less thing you need to worry about right now.\u00a0 Just keep in mind that your debt will be waiting for you come October.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-credit-cards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Credit cards<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missed payments can lead to late fees, interest and a damaged credit score.\u00a0 Making at least the minimum payment helps your account remain in good standing.\u00a0 If you\u2019re experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic, your credit card issuer may be willing to work with you.\u00a0 Some will let you temporarily skip payments, lower the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interest_rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interest rate<\/a> or waive late fees.\u00a0 So, contact them for assistance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Get your biggest possible refund filing taxes online. 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