Keeping Afloat: Lightening Your Living Expenses

Times like the current economy can make you feel like you are drowning. In order to keep your head above water, certain simply steps can help save the money you need to make ends meet.

One of the easiest places to start is with utility bills. Many of these steps will help save energy, and all of them save money. Let’s talk about a few win-win scenarios:

1) Lower Utility Costs: This can start with as simple a step as replacing incandescent light bulbs one at a time with Compact Florescent Light bulbs. If you pay for water, place a couple of sand-filled one liter water bottles to reduce flush volume. For either a gas or electric hot water tank, purchase an insulating blanket designed for water tanks. On average, homeowners save up to 10% off home heating costs by wrapping water tank.

2)Eliminate Redundant Services: Are you a member of NetFlix? Perhaps it is time for cable to go – particularly if you get most of your “Television” episodes from the internet.