The Hierarchy of Bills
Are some bills less critical than others in the grand scheme of keeping a roof over your head and avoiding bankruptcy? In the short-term, yes. But know that paying bills late'no matter which ones'can really damage your credit record and score. However, if you're in a major bind and need to temporarily pick and choose, here's a hierarchy of periodic bills that need to be taken care of first and those that can wait. Starting with the most important, these are MainStreet's suggestions.First Up: Real Estate Taxes
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