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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unlike most people, I actually look forward to receiving my utility bills each month. I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Hard to believe?

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. You can start cutting out these expenses and see how much money you save. I set up a standing order from my checking account to my savings on the first of every month, still at $600. Believe me! See what I did there?

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. Cut down on your bills. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. Cut down on your bills. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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Disney Trip Cost, Breakdown & How I Paid For It

Saving Everyday

This is the first year I started a Disney/vacation savings account of $25 a week. Gas = $350. tanks of gas for us to get to my sisters (we’ve made this trip 20+ times). Based on current gas prices, it will cost appx. I’ve already cashed out for $200 in FREE gas cards, so that leaves appx. It takes 2.5

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. He spent $500 for parts, and we estimated a bill of well over $1,000 had all the work been done at a service station.