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To: StocksMan who wrote (18821)	10/23/2001 10:30:18 AM
From: Sweet Ol	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20297

It is my observation that the main users of EBP are Quicken and MS Money users. It is MUCH faster and easier once you have things set up in Qkn. You are not tied to web speed. All the other issues of reconciliation & etc. are much simpler. If you don't use Qckn or Money then the benefits are probably marginal for most people. As much as CKFR and Intuit have fussed over the years, I think the secret may be to help push the use of the personal finance programs. I am amazed at the number of people I know with computers who do not use Qckn or Mony, even when they come free with their computers. Best to all, JRH

To: StocksMan who wrote (18821)	10/23/2001 11:19:01 AM
From: Ed Flynn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20297

I was using the service through USABancshares, where I had an online account and it was provided to me at no charge. After the tech bubble bursting I consolidated several accounts, closing out the ones I no longer use, USAB being one of those. I've had no desire to seek out an alternative service for the online bill pay since it really did not make much of a difference to me in time savings. The thing you need to keep in mind is I have very few bills at this time, I focused on paying off all my bills so I may very well be a poor example of the typical user. Most people have at least some bills (mortgage being a common one)and may get a greater benefit out of this ability. On the financial end, if you have 6 bills per month you could pay electronically, why pay $5-10 for the service if you could stick on stamps for $2.04? Geez, I sound like I'm trying to convince myself to sell my position huh?