Are you dreading this month’s electricity bill? Are you keeping your thermostat lower than you prefer to delay your next heating oil delivery? No matter where you live in the United States, this winter has been a rough one. People across the country are experiencing record low temps and record high bills.
It’s officially the New Year and that means a rush of resolutions and good intentions. Start your new year off right with these money saving tips.
We are currently in the hottest month of the year in the United States. July and August top the lists with record setting hottest days. Find out how to survive the summer heat without blowing your budget.
According to American Debt Advisor 80% of Americans are in debt, including secured debts like homes and cars. When you exclude those secured debts, still 50% of Americans are in debt “and half of that 50% has thousands of dollars owed”. Those numbers seem very discouraging, so how do we avoid living in the hole? Below are five financial mistakes to avoid, and how to…
We all love saving money and BillCutterz has you covered. This is part 1 in our Money Saving Apps series: Deals and Discounts.
Summertime means it’s time to wind down from the long year and have some fun in the sun. But just as the temperatures go up, so does your electric bill! Here are a few tips to lower your electric bill and keep you and your wallet nice and cool this summer.
The south is notorious for its scorching summers, and Texas is the worst reaching over 100° F for weeks on end without any relief. Some years the south doesn’t even receive a gradual introduction into summer, and the spring months of March through May just turn into an early summer. That’s why it’s important to prepare for summer early, as it can often arrive without any warning.…
What would happen if your car, which is your transportation to and from work every day, needed a necessary $1,000 dollar repair tomorrow. Could you cover it with your savings? Or would you charge it? Would you borrow money? Or would you put your rent money towards it?
While saving can be tricky if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, there are certainly ways of finding cash to put toward your savings. Here are 3 simple ways to save for an emergency.
Buying a home is likely the single-most expensive transaction you will ever make. And when you consider the long-term implications, possible options and all of the components of buying a new home, it is easy to see how some people can become overwhelmed. Here are some house hunting tips that can help you stay organized, focused and in control of your finances so you can…
Unless you’re super rich, you probably need to keep track of where your money is going each month. One of the easiest ways to do that is to use one or more of the many tools available online. Here is a list of the 8 best budget and money management tools that will work for most households and allow you to sanely keep track of…