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Do You Question the Cost of Your Monthly Bills?

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…

4 Lazy Ways to Save Electricity with Technology

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…

Power Plays to Save You Money

As the weather cools off, your electric bill is hopefully going down since cooling needs are dropping. But that doesn’t mean that the season for saving on your electricity is over. Here are some easy and inexpensive tips to help save some power. Change the Thermostat The idea of reducing your thermostat setting during the day to save money is a popular one. However, you…

Maintenance Tips For Year-Round Savings

Not only will maintaining your home keep it in tip-top shape, it will save you money in the long run. While this isn’t as fun as decorating, it is satisfying to know that you have done all you can to keep your home safe and running efficiently. Since not everyone is a homeowner, there is a brief list of things to do in a rental…

11 Tips to Lower your A/C Bill this Summer

Summer is here, which means that dreaded A/C bill is about to increase. The summer months tend to be the most expensive during the entire year, especially if you live in the southern states. The A/C is a wonderful invention, but it comes with a price. Follow these clever tips so you can stop stressing and lower your A/C bill today! Raise the Thermostat On average,…

14 Ways to Conserve Energy This Winter

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.

How to Lower Your Electric Bill

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.

Energy Tips for Travelers: Finding Cheap Energy Wherever You Go

Saving money whenever possible is important to most people, but many overlook ways to save money that are less obvious. For instance, have you considered how you can save money on your electricity bill? Monthly expenses like electricity can feel rote, but reevaluating energy costs from time to time is a good idea – there are often ways to save that you would not have…

How to Save Money on Heating Bills

Worried about how you’re going to heat your home and pay the bills this winter? You’re not alone. With the economy still in trouble and utility companies raising their prices, many families are going to struggle to make ends meet during the coming cold months. It’s therefore very important to save money by conserving heat in your home. Losing warmth unnecessarily simply means that you’ll have…

10 Tips for Staying Warm This Winter the Frugal Way

Growing up in Michigan, I remember snow as early as Thanksgiving. By this time of year I would have been pulling out my long underwear and pleading with my dad to turn up the heat. Now living in my own apartment in south Texas, I am not so apt on cold days to crank up the heat. This winter I found some new ways to…