Bill Priority Builder

Figure out which bills to pay first when money is tight

Your Available Income
How much money do you have to work with?
Your Bills
Add all your upcoming bills
Bill 1
Total Bills
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Bill Payment Priority Guide

Tier 1: Essential Bills (Pay First)

  • Housing (rent/mortgage) - prevents eviction
  • Utilities (electric, gas, water) - keeps services on
  • Food/groceries - basic necessities
  • Transportation - needed for work

Tier 2: Important Bills (Pay Second)

  • Insurance (health, car, home) - protection
  • Phone - communication for work/emergencies
  • Internet - needed for work
  • Minimum debt payments - protects credit

Tier 3: Optional Bills (Pay Last)

  • Subscriptions (streaming, gym)
  • Extra debt payments beyond minimums
  • Savings contributions
  • Discretionary spending