Why Paying Your Mortgage and Vet Bills Can Bring Financial Joy

Why I'm Always Delighted to Pay These 2 Essential Bills

Most people don't think of paying bills as something that's very fun to do. After all, money coming out of your checking account to send off to necessities means you have less cash left over for fun stuff.

1. My monthly mortgage payment

My monthly mortgage payment is one of the bills I'm most glad to pay. I'm happy to spend the money because it means I have my beautiful house that I love, where I've set down roots and where my kids are making memories. Your mortgage payment serves as a kind of forced savings and your house will (ideally) go up in value over time.

2. Vet bills for my elderly dog

I'm also extremely happy to pay vet costs for my elderly dog. Paying her vet bills means she's still here with me, enjoying life at 17. If you have a pet, be sure you consider pet insurance and also think about putting aside a set amount of money each month for their care.

The bottom line is, bills can buy you important stuff that you value more than money. But even these good expenses could be stressful if you aren't prepared for them.