What happens if you stop paying your bills? Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs. Financial hardship can strain your budget. You want to pay all your bills, and there’s only so much money ...

Paying bills on time helps you avoid late fees and extra interest, and it also protects your credit score. And that saves you money on everything from loan and credit card interest to auto insurance.

Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs. Financial hardship can strain your budget. You want to pay all your bills, and there's only so much money to go around. So you might have to make some ...