Who doesn’t enjoy being happy?  And what is more, who doesn’t enjoy finding ways to lower the stress and expand the happiness in their lives?

Last week, NBC’S Today Show did a story called “Can going paperless make you happier?”.  In this story, the Today Show’s financial editor Jean Chatzky discusses how paying bills electronically can help save the environment, reduce clutter, and relieve overall stress. 

Chatzky also talks about how paying bills electronically leads to fewer bills piling up, meaning less clutter as well as a positive impact on the environment.  In the interview, Chatzky also mentions a study in which users of electronic billing and payment said overall they were both a happier individual and more satisfied customer.

Another element that factors into the happiness users experience comes from the confidence in the safety and security of paying bills electronically.  As Chatzky also points out, users of electronic billing and payment are also better with their money because these individuals are more attentive to their accounts, having the power to check their history, balances and more with the click of a mouse.   What is more, most identity theft happens from “dumpster divers” getting a hold of paper statements, and utilizing electronic billing and payment rids of this risk.

Plus, using electronic billing and payment saves these individuals a lot of time, as well as “at least $60 on stamps” per year on average.  And these people can focus their important time on other things, rather than sifting through bills and writing checks.

No wonder users are so happy.  Less clutter, less time taken, less stress—what isn’t to love?!

Check out the story, as well as some other tips from Chatzky about electronic billing and payment here, and learn more about electronic billing and payment here.