When it comes to paying-bills, we may all need help from time to time.
What You Can Expect from Bill-Paying Services
Paying-bills on time, keeping the checkbook balanced, not paying a bill that you should not pay, may not seem difficult when you are young and have good eyesight and a great memory. However, as we age, keeping this straight can be a problem. This is more than just an issue of paying a bill. It is an issue of pride and dignity.
Individuals with a disability or of advanced age, may find the services of a properly insured and bonded bill-paying service of real value. Sometimes the loss of vision or difficulty with short term or long term memory makes staying on top of the bills very difficult. Sometimes an illness or surgery has made it physically difficult to write checks, file bills, and follow up on financial matters.
TCFOA has a bill paying service available on a fee-for-service basis. We will work with you to set up a system that works best for you.
Paying-bills and keeping it all straight
Most seniors and those with disabilities prefer to sign their own checks. A bill- paying service keeps your monthly bills organized .
Our service can act on your behalf, with your permission of course, to sort through medical bills and ascertain which bills are due, which bills are duplicate and can be ignored, what charges are legitimate and which ones need challenged.
When others offer to help, no matter how close they may be to you - You should never share your account information with anyone that is not bonded and insured. More financial abuse often occurs by family members and close friends than by strangers.
Senior Bill-Paying Services are provided by a licensed, bonded and insured professional who is well versed in bookkeeping and accounting practices.