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Way to Save #119: Refrigerator Etiquette
If you’re buying a new refrigerator, remember that top mounted freezers are cheaper to operate than side-by-sides, and don’t buy more refrigerator than you need. Automatic ice makers add about $200 to the initial cost of a refrigerator, cost about $50 a year to operate and are the first thing to break. If your refrigerator … Continued
Way to Save #118: Wash With Cold Water
Be cool. Using cold water only can save you 90% of the cost of washing your clothes. Disconnect the hot water hose.
Fed Finally Stops Overdraft Fees on Debit Cards…Kind of
If you used your debit card to buy a $3 latte when there was only $2.95 in your account, you were suddenly drinking a $33 latte.
Way to Save #117: Air Dry Your Clothes
If you’ve got a decent sized family, hanging your clothes out to dry can save you $40 a month in electricity.
3 Tips for Lower Lawyer Bills
You may need a lawyer, but you don’t need to pay a lot.
Way to Save #116: Save A Load
Every load of wash uses between 25 and 50 gallons of water. The same is true of your dishwasher. And you shouldn’t need to soak or pre-wash dishes unless the food is burned or otherwise stuck on. By the way, the amount of detergent you use for both clothes and dish washing could probably be … Continued
5 Ways to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner
Don’t “starve” your budget this Thanksgiving with 5 ways to save on your Thanksgiving dinner.
Way to Save #115: Don't Waste Water
You don’t need to run the water while you’re shaving or brushing your teeth, so turn it off whenever you can.
Way to Save #114: Water Early
Try to water your lawn between 6 and 8 AM. That minimizes evaporation.
Don’t Shop: Swap!
Real bargain hunters know: the secret is in the swap.
Way to Save #113: Think Low Flow
Put your water on restriction. Low-flow showerheads can save a family up to $200 per year by reducing water flow by up to 50%.
Way to Save #112: Dress For Success
Don’t try to stay dressed in shorts all winter long. Wear clothing appropriate to the season, and adjust your thermostat accordingly.
Way to Save #111: Use Your Fireplace
Wood is still usually cheaper than gas. But be sure and close your flue tightly when you’re not using it, and make sure the fit is snug. Caulk around the hearth. If you don’t use your fireplace at all, plug and seal your chimney flue.
Holiday Air Travel Tips
Tips for travelers during the busiest travel time of the year.
Way to Save #110: The Furnace Pilot Light
Turn off your furnace pilot light in the summer. You can also save by turning off your stove’s pilot light and using a lighter.
Way to Save #109: Plant A Tree
A tree planted on the south side of your house can provide shade in the summer. Don’t plant an evergreen, though: you want those leaves gone in the winter.
Way to Save #108: Fix Leaky Faucets
Don’t be a drip. Leaky faucets are a problem, but leaking hot water is an emergency. Hot water drips can cost you $25 per month!
Free Cell Phones, Free Minutes
Thanks to a program called “Lifeline”, many Americans who can not afford one are eligible to receive a free cell phone with free minutes.
Ignoring the IRS Doesn’t Make Them Go Away
When you owe somebody money and can’t pay, ignoring them is usually not your best course of action. But ignoring the IRS is NEVER your best course of action.
Way to Save #107: Blanket Your Water Heater
Stay out of hot water. You can buy a water heater blanket for about $15 that will save you about $50 per year. And while you’re at it, insulate the pipes as well. If you can set your water heater to only be used at certain times of the day and turned off at night, … Continued
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