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| Cut down on unwanted mail
Each day we tackle a mountain of mail that seems to get larger and
larger with each passing week. If you're anything like us then I'm
sure you'd like to know the secrets of how to keep your paper mail
manageable.
If you have more than one credit card then consolidate your debt onto
a single card. Straight away this will reduce your yearly mail sack
by over a dozen unnecessary letters and bills.
Even better join an online credit card. Like most online facilities
online credit cards do away with snail mail and bill you via e-mail.
British Telecom know run an online paper-less estimated billing system.
Like online credit card billing it means that your electronic bill
is always at your finger tips. Even better there will be no paper
bills clogging up your letter box.
Other utility bills like gas and electricity can also be thrown out
as soon as they have been paid. There is really no need to keep it
in a draw unless you are looking to switch utility companies - keeping
a years worth of bills will allow a realistic price comparison when
looking at a new company.
Throw away any mail shots that are directed to the Owner or occupier.
Lets face it, if it was an important letter it would have your name
on it.
Throw away all mail aimed at getting you to sign up to a new insurance
policy, store or credit cards. This will not only build up your mail
mountain over the year it will also increase the amount of debt you
pay back each year.
You can stop most unwanted and unsolicited junk mail by visiting www.mpsonline.org.uk.
Registering with MPS will stop any junk mail addressed directly to
you or you family. However, be warned, it won't stop junk mail that
is incorrectly spelt, from businesses that are registered outside
the UK or from charities and companies you have dealt with in the
best. To stop this type of unwanted mail you'll need to contact these
companies directly.
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