If you're anything like me and constantly forget to pay your bills, don't fret. The Sims 3 introduces a last day reminder that pops up on your screen in red, letting you know you have one day left to pay your bills.

Note: You have to be on your lot to have this message, but I've always gotten it first thing in the morning when I'm there anyway.

The added bonus to this message is it provides you with a pay them now button that instantly pays your bills. This means your sim doesn't have to walk to the mailbox and waste time to pay them. It's yet another 'big brother' aspect to looking after your sims...