Utilities

Heating your home can be a financial strain. In fact, HelpAdvisor says 26% of Americans skipped or cut back on basics like food and medicine to pay an energy bill in the past year. And that’s before the steep price increases expected this winter. “No matter how you heat your home,” CNN says, “the cost […]

According to a 2018 government study, about 40% of American households rely on electricity to heat their homes. This could mean your home is warmed by high-tech options like radiant floor heating or electric furnaces. However, it could also potentially include less efficient options like baseboard heaters. It might depend on the age of your […]

In my household growing up, my mom reminded us about saving water quite often. I wasn’t always as good at listening as I should have been. Then I saw a monthly water bill for myself. What a eye opener! It’s easy to think of water as either plentiful or a necessity. In reality, it’s just […]

For most people, cell phones have become an integral part of everyday life. They also represent a significant monthly expense, especially for consumers who opt for high-end plans that deliver that fastest possible speeds and “unlimited everything.” If you’ve been wondering how to strike a better balance between your cell phone usage and your bank […]