Managing Your Money: Which Bills to Pay First
Part of the Managing Your Money All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet
If you've done everything you can to cut your budget but you still fall short when it comes to paying the bills and covering your debt, prioritize your bill payments in the following order:
Rent (unless you plan to move)
Utilities
Car (if you need to keep it)
Mortgage (if you want to keep your home)
Fines
Child support and spousal support
Income taxes
