All of a sudden, much of the country seems to have turned into Arizona, with a hot, dry summer coming on the heels of a …
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Here’s some math on the costs of staying cool this summer: A decent window A/C unit costs roughly 14¢ an hour on your utility bill. A larger central-air system will cost you about 36¢ an hour to run. The energy needed to keep a …
Cheapskate Wisdom … About the Staggering Amount of A/C That’s Wasted
“Take a 3,000-square-foot house on a summer day — only about 3 percent of the cooling power from the central air conditioning is going for people cooling.”
The Ceiling Fan as Energy (and Money) Saver
The fan is often thought of as the poor man’s air conditioner. But you might want to use a ceiling fan even in rooms that have A/C, and you might want to turn the fan on even in the winter.
Friday List: Cheap Movies, Financial Concepts Not Taught in School, Worst Charities, Worst Money-Saving Tips, and More
Read on for advice on how to avoid money fights with your significant other, how to figure out what car will really cost you less money over the long haul, and how to dumpster dive like you’ve been living on the streets for years.
Lessons on How to Save, from China
Why are Chinese households so much better at saving money than their American counterparts?
Save at the Bank, Flea Market, Supermarket, and at Home
Just about everywhere you spend, there are simple ways to save. Here’s a roundup of stories with tips for spending wisely—and not getting taken for a sucker—at flea markets, the bank, the grocery store, and in your own home.
