A Reader’s Cost-Savings Tip!

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I love it when people read my blog, and even more if it helps them in some way. Today I got a great tip from my friend Julie. Here’s how Julie’s family saved on their electric bill. What cost-savings tips have you implemented in your house?

I had read that for every degree you turn down your thermostat you save 3% off your total bill. We tried it this winter (last years Dec/Jan power bill was through the roof) Turned down our thermostat from 70 to 65 during the day and from 65 down to 60 @ night. We just got our power bill last this week and saved a total of 15% compared to our last year Dec/Jan bill.

Julie–what are you going to do with your savings? Way to go–helping your budget and the environment!

  • Trevor @ Financial Nut

    Wow… what a great tip. Luckily we don’t have to pay for heat (crazy, huh), so it’s not an issue for us, but when we finally get a home or our own, I’ll definitely take the advice given. Thank you so much for your tips. And, yes, there are people out there reading your blog (including myself).

    Come visit us too at http://www.financialnut.com!

    :)

  • JessicaW

    Thanks for Reading Trevor, I really appreciate it. Still being in the “Sandbox” (see earlier post) we don’t get a lot of traffic around here, but the traffic we have is high-quality. What’s your favorite money saving tip? I’d be happy to share it here and attribute accordingly of course.

    Also, I really want to know your trick for not paying for heat… live in Arizona? Mom’s basement? Seriously, what’s the secret…I’m dying to know. The power bill here was $121 last month and we almost never turn on the heat.
    Jessica