What to Do If You Miss a Bill Payment
by Alicia Adamczyk on Two Cents, shared by Alicia Ada from Lifehacker on (#3TRY2)

Mistakes happen. Missing (or skipping) a bill payment or two isn't the end of the world, but it could have serious consequences-including fees, higher interest rates, a dark mark on your credit score, garnished wages or a visit from a debt collector-if you're not quick to fix it.