By providing you with instant access to accounts, easy automatic bill payment, crucial e-mail alerts and much more, online money management is the ultimate way to gain and maintain control of your finances. The June 2008 issue of Real Simple® magazine outlined some of the options available, including online banking, paperless billing and direct payment; it also offered a helpful checklist of security measures you should look for before doing online business with an institution or service provider. If you missed the feature, download another copy here for your Manage Your Money, Manage Your Life binder. Plus, don't miss the additional online tools we've put together for getting started — and staying safe — in the world of online money management.

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