Beat the heat without blowing your budget
Lower Your Power Bill
Keep more of your cool cash
If opening your electric bill has become the hottest part of your summer, you're definitely not the only one. Higher temperatures and rising utility costs can make staying cool feel expensive. But you don't have to sweat it. Here are 19 easy ways to lower your cooling costs, plus a few extra ideas to help keep more money in your pocket all summer long.
Get Paid up to 25¢/Gallon at the Gas Pump
An app called Upside makes saving on gas straightforward with cashback offers that don’t involve any mental math. It maps out participating local gas stations where you can beat the pump price by as much as 25 cents per gallon. People who use the app regularly save as much as $250 every year. That’s cash money deposited straight into your PayPal or bank account. Or redeem it for a gift card from popular brands like Amazon and Starbucks. You can cash out any time, and you’ll get your money within two days of initiating a transfer. Download the Upside app and use code PENNY25 to get an extra 25 cents per gallon off your first purchase.
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Don't Borrow Money From Family
Borrowing money from family is just asking for trouble. We have smarter alternatives for you.
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It's Time to Ditch Your Bank
Is your interest rate at your bank disappointing to say the least? Learn more about high-yield savings accounts and other banking tools that get you more.
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Beginner’s Guide to Passive Income
Make money for doing nothing? It's not just a Dire Straits song, but it does require work up front. Here are a few starter ideas.
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What Happens to Debt When You Die?
