I freely admit to being lazy sometimes and finding easy ways to save electricity makes me feel a little better about it. In the past 5 years, there have been so many cool advances in technology plus prices have come down on the gadgets. Here are my favorite 4 and a bonus lazy life hack that has nothing to do with saving electricity. Smart…
Electricity is one of the most expensive monthly bills for Americans. If you’re in a de-regulated market you can shop around for the best rates, but if your electricity is regulated by a local government, you still have options for lowering your electricity bill. Here are 3 ways to save money on electricity by making changes around your home.
Almost everyone uses social media in one way or another. YouTube serves as a visual search engine that covers every topic you can think of, including saving money. In fact, YouTube offers many ways to help you save money. Here are just some topics you may find helpful on YouTube: 1. Don’t pay for repairs, learn how to do it yourself. Obviously, not every issue…
Nobody likes getting bills in the mail and having to take the time out of their busy schedule to pay them, but for some, paying monthly bills can be a real source of dread. If your budget is tight, you might feel anxious each month, imagining all that money leaving your bank account. You might worry there won’t be enough left to cover your kid’s…
In keeping with the self-improvement trend for January, here at BillCutterz we put our heads together and came up with a short list of common money mistakes you might not even realize you are making. They’re easy to fix and will save you money! Giving in to the temptation to shop online. I realized a few years ago that my spending habits were often…
Summer bills are always higher because of the heat, but it really seems to me that this year is worse than usual. I have friends all over the country that have complained about the crazy heat lately. Nothing We Can Do About It, Right? Well, we certainly can’t control the weather. However, there are plenty of things that will help you keep your cool,…
When I was younger, I used to think life was going to be so much easier as an adult. I’d be free to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted and buy anything I wanted. What I’ve learned is I can eat ice cream anytime I want, and nobody is controlling my bedtime, but the costs of being an adult sometimes control my life. …
As you know, BillCutterz has recently celebrated 10 years of saving money for its customers. We are very proud of this milestone and look forward to the next 10 years of helping people save money on their monthly bills. We’ve published money-saving tips on our blog since 2010 and have shared tips from our favorite bloggers, too. Are There Any New Tips? We keep…
This has been weighing on my mind lately, too late for our Midwestern states, but still an important topic. I just moved away from the coast, so hurricanes aren’t much of a concern for me anymore but flooding still is. And in many parts of the country, snow can wreak all kinds of havoc, too. Hurricane season officially starts on June 1, so its time…
Every month I get a series of bills, and they all tend to be about the same each month. My utility, internet, and tv subscriptions are all predictable within a few dollars. My electricity is billed on a rolling average, so it doesn’t fluctuate a huge amount either. Most people probably have the same experience, and as long as the variations aren’t extreme, won’t question…