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Ways to save Money
Asked by S.O. from Chicago
on November 7, 2007
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Does anyone have a good way to save money? Things are hard right now and any idea someone can share would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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- 1. Write down all expenses weekly/monthly. 2. Look at items that seem high or may quickly reveal some unnecessary waste and prepare to make changes. I think ther...
- Rent movies from the library for free Also, have you read the book Miserly Moms by Jonni McCoy? She has a couple others too. Check out her website at www.mise...
- Sign up for freecycle, freesources and dupagecountyparent swap. It's a recycling site where people give stuff away, and you can get rid of stuff. You can get a lot of ...
Some Ways to save Money
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on August 28, 2008
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I was recently doing childcare out of my home as well as my full time job as a Social Worker. I was let go from my childcare position. I was expecting to get the chi...
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- I belong to a frugal (and free) site called Mommysavers.com. You may have seen the owner, Kim Danger, on Channel 3 on one of her visits to Phoenix. She's a SAHM th...
- One thing I did to save money was to get rid of my cell phone and switch to a VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) phone by the company Magic Jack (www.magicjack.com). ...
- One small thing that I've been doing to save money on electricity is keeping our appliances unplugged unless we are using them. I also keep all of the entertainment c...
Electric Company Pay Back What You Lost in the Fridge Becuase of Power Outage?
Asked by K.S. from New York
on August 30, 2011
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Anyone hear this rumor? I can send my electric company a letter detailing what I lost (because of Irene knocking out the power) and the approximate amount and they'll...
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- No, the storm is not the fault of the electric company, and it would be absurd to expect them to pay for your losses. Give the food away while it's still good. There a...
- I think that has to be just a rumor. Act of God, as someone said...not the power company's fault, or their liability.
- Good luck with that! :) Years ago, my former roommate and I sent a check to Con Ed for 125.00 and the bank screwed it up and payed Con Ed 12.50 so they shut our po...
Ideas to save Money?
Asked by A.C. from Savannah
on July 21, 2012
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We're planning on some serious (dramatic) changes----not bad things; good, happy things! But we're going to need to cut our spending dramatically, which has been creep...
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- instead of using a dryer when doing laundry try using a clothing line. instead of buying name brand products buy the generic versions. if you like tv and movies, ca...
- Dave Ramsey's program works if you are ready to do it. If you can't say "no" to yourself, then forget it. If you aren't willing to make DRASTIC changes, then you're ...
- ETA: If you have a yard - consider growing your own vegetables. any items that you have not touched in six months - need to go. Sell them - craigslist, ebay or y...
Utilities Big vs Little House? and Stone House?
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on July 23, 2012
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I have a utility question
Currently I am in a TINY 2 bedroom cottage size of an apartment) and my bills are
electric-200 per month
oil- was 800 for the winter plu...
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- It really depends on usage then the size of the home for electric. Heating would cost more if there is more space. The age of the home would also be a factor in the he...
- I would ask her for copies of past bills (with personal info blacked out), or call the utility companies and ask them for info on those addresses. We have a 4/3 brick...
- Holy cow! You are paying through the nose for electricity and gas! For that size apartment? It must not be insultated well at all. It really doesn't matter as much on ...
What Do You Do to save Money?
Asked by N.R. from Boston
on March 23, 2011
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I have seen a lot of folks talking about the economy and saving money. What do you guys do? I shop on my own web portal of course to earn cash back and commissions o...
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- Over the last year I have just grown sick and tired of scrimping and scrapping and barely getting by. So in an absolute about face my stance has completely changed. ...
- -Slickdeals.net - LOVE IT! -Amazon and Amazon mom - great deals! -Couponmom.com -Flylady.net -Mappingyourfuture.org - helps me budget -Use my bank card for points...
- I actually have never heard of the things you are talking about, but here's some things we do. -I stay home full time and though we have two automobiles, one is a...
Doing the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover What Are Ways You save Money??
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on July 4, 2010
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We are doing this plan right now and I'm wondering what ways do you save money?? We are almost ready to pay off our first credit card and then it is the big one so I'm...
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- Do his snowballing debt suggestion. Also, write everything down that you spend. You will be shocked at how much money just slips through your fingers! I did the D...
- I really wish more people would take this class it is fantastic. My husband & I took the class which ended in May. He was the free spirit but has changed since this...
- Set a budget for your grocery bill and stick to it. Even if you have to buy all generic, or find some cheap and huge recipes that you can eat off of for a few days. ...
How Much Is Your A/C & Heating Bill in Winter/Summer?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on December 24, 2011
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We have a large 2 story home (about 4000sq. ft) in Flower Mound. We have 2 A/C units and TXU energy company.
We had extraordinarily high bills last summer that went l...
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- Wow that is expensive!! My house is a tad smaller than yours but still pretty large and our bills are not more than $300 for heat or cooling. They usually run in the...
- T. F - I bet you are in SunCreek and your builder is Drees....I used to work for them and would not be surprised if we met....was your walkthrough done with a man or a...
- Wow that's more then our mortgage at $1000 that's more then our mortgage and heat/cool combined! YIKES we have 2400 sf and we spend at max in the winter $225, that ...
Did I Get Scammed by US Energy Savings
Asked by B.V. from Chicago
on September 24, 2008
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I live in the Chicago area and was visited by a representative from US Energy Savings. She stated that they could help me save money on my gas bill. She reviewed my ...
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- Contact the Illinois Attorney General's office to make a complaint or ask for advice: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/index.html Also, unfortunatel...
- It happen to my brother and his wife also. I am not sure if there is anything you can do. I would check with a lawyer andsee if they can help you.
- I have heard of scams by these other energy companies. I think there was an article in the paper some time ago about something very similar if not the exact same as t...
Need Help in Farmers Branch with Utilities, Get to Choose My Electric Company?
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on May 30, 2008
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Hey Moms, I've moved a lot and am used to choosing the trash company and maybe choosing between two phone companies, but I'm trying to get the utilities on at the new ...
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- We have used Green Mountain Energy for 4 years and have had no problems. They're 100% green energy and the same price as the major provider (TXU/Oncor). As with any ...
- Hi - try www.powertochoose.com. It will compare rates with competing companies. As far as trash, unless you have a rural address, the city should take care of for yo...
- I lived in Farmers Branch and used Oncor. Never had any problem with them. I think Farmers Branch is one place you DON'T choose the trash company. (In fact, I never...
