<strong>Save time and money: 5 tips to going paperless!</strong>
In a world where technology is advancing faster than ever, it’s time to consider going paperless. There are tons of benefits to reducing and even eliminating paper from your life—including saving time and money. Here are five tips to help you make the switch.
- Sign up for eBills and eStatements
Make the switch from paper bills to e-bills. It’s faster, better for the environment, and cuts down on paper. Another perk is automatic billing. This will save you tons of time each year. With eStatements, an electronic version of your paper statement is available through Online Banking. Once you are logged into Online Banking, simply click on the Profile tab and scroll down to Electronic statements to set up the accounts you want to receive via email. Plus, we will notify you via email when your statement is ready to view.
2. Use a to-do list apps
For day-to-day tasks, replace paper sticky notes with electronic to-do or project management apps. There’s no shortage of options to choose from. Our favorites are ToDoist, and the notes app that comes standard on your smartphone.
3. Mobile Deposits
Mobile Deposits are paper checks deposited by their recipient using a camera or scanner without the need to visit a physical bank branch location. It is a feature on our Reliabank mobile app that allows you to take a picture of your check and upload with just a few clicks, no matter where you are.
4. Cloud Storage
You can use apps like Dropbox and Google Drive to store your files in the cloud. It works similar to a computer or external storage—however, you’ll be required to log in, to access your information. The main benefit of cloud storage is that you can access it from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection and access to the apps. Cloud storage apps are readily available on smartphones as well as tablets, which includes iOS and Android. This is great, as you can take your files with you on the go.
5. Go Cashless
Recent survey said 41% of Americans say none of their purchases in a typical week are paid for using cash. Going cashless offers plenty of benefits for day-to-day money matters. For starters, cashless transactions make it easier to track spending and stay on top of your finances. When dining out in a group, payment apps help to simplify a split check and instantly pay back friends. Better still, cashless credit card transactions allow you to rack up valuable rewards that you can later put toward travel and other frills. *Zelle® is an easy way to send money to friends, family, and other people you trust, regardless of where they bank. Whether you’re paying rent, gifting money, or splitting a lunch tab, funds are sent directly to the recipient’s account in a matter of minutes.
Going paperless is something everyone should consider if they want to save both time and money—not just because it helps protect our planet but because it makes life so much easier overall. With these five tips as your guide, you can start making the switch today and reap all its benefits sooner rather than later. By leveraging modern technology such as eStatements, mobile deposits, electronic billing systems, and cloud storage solutions; going paperless has never been simpler. So, what are you waiting for? Start saving today.
*Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
