With the price of electricity on the rise, we all could use a little help reducing our heating bills.  Here are some tips to help you get started.
 1)  Check with your local utility company to see if they offer a free energy use assessment.  Some companies provide inspectors to poke around your home from top to bottom, looking for ways it can be made more efficient.
 2)  Install a programmable thermostat.  Have your thermostat drop down a few degrees while you’re away at work.
 3)  Keep your thermostat at 68 or below.  Put on a sweatshirt if you have to.
 4)  Open blinds during the winter.  …read more

I shutter to think that my friends, James and Robyn, actually have to pay this each month. I couldn’t imagine as this is more than most people’s mortgages around where I live.

A few weeks ago, I gave you some tips on saving money on your summer electric bill.  There are more ways to save throughout the year that you might want to consider.  Here are some ways to cut back on the expense of water usage.
1.  Put an approved insulation jacket/blanket on your electric hot water heater.
2.  Insulate hot water pipes.
3.  Wash clothes in cold water, if possible.  Always rinse clothes in cold water.
4.  Clean and maintain hot water heater.  Drain water from bottom of water heater to remove sediment, at least once a year.  This one definitely needs to be …read more

Dawn at Frugal for Life has some information about cutting down your energy consumption.  Emme has a goal to cut her energy consumption 90% below the average American.  (This goal is to bring it down 90% below the average American, not 90% below her total normal usage.)
Anyone is free to join in and try this.  You can view the rules, join a support group, and review FAQ.  For more information, go on over to Frugal for Life.

I got a bill in the mail this weekend. At first I told my husband to shred it.  It looked like one of those fake bills from some company that is just trying to sucker you out of some money.  So, the bill was in the shred pile and I got to thinking maybe I should take a better look at it.  What I found was a bill for $64 for a U.S. Cellular account we used to have.
Oh, I am so ticked!!!  The bill I got was from a collection agency.  We haven’t had that account in years . …read more

Do you feel like the guy in this picture?  Do you feel like you’re wasting energy and throwing money out the window?  Below are some things you can try to reduce your winter heating bill.  Some of these ideas can save you 20%. 
1.  Open blinds during the winter.  This allows the heat from the sun to come in and warm up your house. Close blinds or curtains at night.
2.  Change filters every month.  Dirty filters can increase your bills by 20% each month.  Ouch!  Also, get a “tune up” for your furnace.  You will save money if it is working properly.
3.  Try to keep your …read more

I have been wanting to post something funny for you all.  It’s the beginning of the work week and I got this email dealing with money, so this is just for fun.  Hope you enjoy.