There are almost always some great ways to save right in front of you, if you just know where to look. Today the 9 Year Mortgage Money Saving Minute will focus on ways to save around your house, so you can keep a little bit more of your paycheck for yourself.
Housing and related expenses are typically the highest bills for most people. Today 9 Year Mortgage is focusing on ways to save on those housing-related bills, and maybe even look around your house to turn some trash into cash!
Purchase a Programmable Thermostat
Having a programmable thermostat will allow you to easily save 10-20% on your electricity bill. By being able to have your thermostat automatically adjust its temperature throughout the day will give you peace of mind while also saving you a few dollars. Use the heater or air conditioner when you’re in the house, but let the temperature naturally fluctuate up or down—depending on the outside weather—when you’re not at home. Just be cautious not to let the temperature vary too much as the cost to return the temperature to normalcy when you’re home could be more than just maintaining an average temperature.
De-Junk Your Home
Pick a room in your home that you feel you can tackle de-junking. Pretend that you are moving and you have to get rid of everything that is not needed. Go through every single item in that room and ask yourself if you really need it. Would you be fine if you never saw that item again? Can you take a picture of the ones that hold memories instead of keeping the actual item? If you can get rid of the stuff that you don’t need, then get rid of it. Keeping it around creates clutter in the room and in your mind. You might feel so good about throwing stuff out that you may return to the same room a few days later for a second round!
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Housing and related expenses are typically the highest bills for most people. Today 9 Year Mortgage is focusing on ways to save on those housing-related bills, and maybe even look around your house to turn some trash into cash!
Purchase a Programmable Thermostat
Having a programmable thermostat will allow you to easily save 10-20% on your electricity bill. By being able to have your thermostat automatically adjust its temperature throughout the day will give you peace of mind while also saving you a few dollars. Use the heater or air conditioner when you’re in the house, but let the temperature naturally fluctuate up or down—depending on the outside weather—when you’re not at home. Just be cautious not to let the temperature vary too much as the cost to return the temperature to normalcy when you’re home could be more than just maintaining an average temperature.
De-Junk Your Home
Pick a room in your home that you feel you can tackle de-junking. Pretend that you are moving and you have to get rid of everything that is not needed. Go through every single item in that room and ask yourself if you really need it. Would you be fine if you never saw that item again? Can you take a picture of the ones that hold memories instead of keeping the actual item? If you can get rid of the stuff that you don’t need, then get rid of it. Keeping it around creates clutter in the room and in your mind. You might feel so good about throwing stuff out that you may return to the same room a few days later for a second round!
Thanks for tuning in to 9 Year Mortgage, your path to financial security.
For more great money saving tips, visit the 9 Year Mortgage Money Saving Minute web site today. Or click here to learn more about 9 Year Mortgage.