Having already looked at how to reduce your heating and electricity bills, here are ten ways to reduce your water bill. Only wash full loads with your dishwasher and laundry washer. A partial load can use the same amount of water, but you will be washing more often. If replacing a dishwasher or washing machine,…
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Worried about making a purchase online? What if an order never arrives? Or a company goes out of business? If you paid with your credit card, you can use an option available to you called chargeback. Chargebacks are a reversal of a disputed charge on your credit card. You should first try to resolve the…
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Want to save gas? With the weather finally improving, many of you will be looking forward to weekend drives and long distance trips. This makes saving money on gas even more important to your gas budget. Here are some tips to keep more gas money in your pocket. Don’t have unnecessary weight in your car….
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Timeshares are normally considered a bad purchase. Many of these companies get you to come stay for a low price and then pressure you to buy in at prices of $10,000 or more, sometimes much more. Fortunately there is a much cheaper way to buy timeshares. People who have bought them resell them on eBay…
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Last month we looked at 10 Ways To Reduce Your Heating Bill. Now I thought I should follow it up with 10 tips on reducing your electricity bill. Turn off lights when not in use. This sounds obvious, but many people have a habit of leaving light on as the go from room to room….
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Whether you are buying a car, appliance or TV, if you know how to negotiate you can likely pay less. Many people don’t like to negotiate, but the majority of the time you can get a better deal by simply asking for it. Research the item in advance. Are there better deals online? Will another…
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Did you look at your heating bills this winter and think you better do something to lower the amount you pay next year? Here are 10 ways that you can reduce your heating bill. By setting your thermostat to 20 degrees, you can reduce your heating bill by 5% to 10%. Reducing your heat by…
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