Today I thought that I would share some money saving tips and tricks with you.
First and foremost: Keep a positive attitude! No matter what happens, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel!
Now on to the money saving:
- Electric Savings
- Electronic Device Chargers: These little buggers will nickel and dime you to death on your electric bill! If you leave them plugged into the wall (even if your device is not attached to it) it is still pulling electricity. Each one of these can pull between 1-4 cents per hour. Unplug any AC adapter cords you have when not in use. If you need to have them plugged in all the time, plug them into a switched outlet or powerstrip so that you can at least shut them off when you don't need them.
- Video game systems: Video game systems such as the Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and others don't actually turn off when you power them down. They go into standby mode. These systems can pull upwards of 5-10 cents per hour. Plug these into a power strip and turn them off when not in use!
- Prepay for your electric: If you electric company offers it, you may be able to prepay for your electric service. This is a great way to monitor your electric bill. It works like any other prepaid service. There are credit card type reloadable cards that you charge up at an automated machine. You can load any amount of money on it. The best part is the display that the box gives you. It tells you how much money you are spending on your electric, everything from your current usage, to how much you have used over the past day, week and month. After I got my M Power box, I was suprised at how much money we were wasting on electricity! Depending on your service provider, you may be able to get a flat rate for your electric which can save you money in the long run. Did you know that your electric company charges you different amounts at different times throughout the day?
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