Online bill payments should not charge convenience fees

One thing that I've always disagreed with is the required fees for paying your utility bills online. I used Xcel and CenterPoint Energy in Minneapolis for a little less than a year. I've always paid by check via US Postal service because they charge you up to $5 every time you pay online. This is quite ridiculous.

So, I pay by putting my check in the mail. Yes, I do have to pay for a stamp, but it's still cheaper than paying online. You also have to wait for the check to get there which is also a pain.

Taking electronic payments online is with no fees should be the standard.

Now don't get me started on the Tickermaster convenience fee either.