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November 28, 2004 11:24 PM

What's Your Bill-Paying Personality?


Excerpt: When it comes to paying bills, Americans fall into one of six personality types.


When it comes to paying bills, Americans fall into one of six personality types, reports Lieberman Research Group. Which are you?

E-Savvy Planner: You are most excited by new technology products and services for financial management. When it comes to money management, you're more willing to spend money on software and other tools that will help you be more efficient.

Convenience Seeker: You don't want to spend a lot of time and effort paying bills. You look for the "quick and easy" way to money management. You prefer to pay all your bills from one place -- usually your bank's Web site, where you
can also track and control your spending.

Self-Improver: You find financial management to be stressful and time-consuming, so you actively seek out help to manage your finances. You're most likely to look for an organizational system that will help you make a budget and pay down debt.

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