“If you can adjust your thermostat, sometimes by even just a few degrees, it significantly reduces the amount you’re paying. And there’s no reason to cool your house down if you’re not in it all day,” she explained. Take inventory of your appliances. Palmer said older models consume more electricity. It can be worth it to upgrade even though it’s expensive to buy that new appliance, it actually will save you money over time,” she said.
As the cost of basic necessities rises, saving money is a key priority. Your monthly cell phone and energy bills are two expenses you may easily manage. If you follow a few straightforward recommendations made by Kimberly Palmer, a financial expert for Nerdwallet, it is simpler than you might believe. The cost of utilities is simply higher than ever. If you can take the time to check your windows and doors for air leaks, Palmer continued, you can truly assure that you aren’t spending more money on air conditioning than is necessary. You can also raise the thermostat to reduce your monthly expenses.
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Palmer added, “Say you’re shopping for a new dishwasher, and you’re not really sure which retailer will have the best deal. Well, you don’t have to do that work yourself, because this browser extension, whichever one you’re using, will pop up and let you know, not only if a price is lower somewhere else, but also if there are coupon codes available. It will apply that automatically.” Cell phones – another monthly bill calling for a price cut.
Affordable trips within the Volunteer State. However, before making that big-ticket purchase, Palmer said plan ahead. “We have a lot of summer sales coming up in July. So, it’s a really good time to buy some of those new items. You want to make sure you’re tracking prices ahead of time and use a browser extension like honey or a coupon cabin.”
“Consumers don’t realize how much power they have when it comes to their phone bills because you can shop around.” ‘Coupon with Carol’ shares tips and tricks to save. Palmer said it’s a good idea to join a family plan, “You don’t have to be in the family necessarily to share a plan with people. You can do it with friends, roommates can do it together.” Another tip to cutdown your phone bill, sign up for automatic payments. Many providers give discounts to auto-pay customers.