I recently received a replacement card for a lost debit card.  This morning, I spent a few minutes, logging into my various online accounts, and updating my debit card information.

I have all of my online accounts listed in a ‘bookmarks’ folder.  Using my browser (Firefox), I can open all of the accounts at once, each account in a separate tab.  Within ten minutes, I was able access all of my accounts, change the debit card information, check for any irregularities, and log out.

I also use this ‘tabbed’ system when paying bills.  I open all of the accounts, check the balances, login to my online checking account, and make payments.  In less than five minutes, I can view and pay all of my online bills.

I also have folder for all of my investment accounts.  I can open them all at one time, each in its own tab, and in less than five minutes, I can view all of my balances.

This super-simple system allows me to view a ’snapshot’ of all of my accounts, in less than 15 minutes, at any time.

What about you?  How do keep track of all of your accounts?  Do you use money-management software?  A website?  Pen and paper?

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