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    Ways Your Family Can Save Money on Everyday Expenses

    By Kara MastersonJanuary 4, 2018No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Every family is looking to cut down on their everyday expenses no matter how much money they make. If you are not doing everything you can to lower family expenses then you are basically throwing money away each month. Making a few small changes to your normal routine will add extra money to your bank account. These are four ways your family can save money on your monthly expenses.

    Install Programmable Thermostat

    A programmable thermostat lets you adjust the temperature of your home when you are not there. You do not need the furnace or air condition running constantly when everyone is at work. Just program the thermostat to heat or cool the house to your desired temperature before you get back home from work. This can save you up to 10 percent on your heating and cooling bills.

    Properly Maintain the HVAC System

    Another great way to cut down on the heating and cooling bills is to make sure your HVAC system is properly maintained. If the HVAC system is dirty or improperly maintained, then it will have to work harder to heat or cool the house. If the HVAC system is running longer you can expect a higher charge on you bills each month. The best way to ensure this does not happen is to get the HVAC system regularly maintained by trained professionals, like those at Universal Refrigeration.

    Turn off and Unplug Unused Electrical Items

    Everyone already knows they should turn off lights and electronics when they are not being used, but you should also unplug any device that rarely gets used. Electronics constantly use a small amount of electricity when they are not turned on. Unplugging these items is the only way to avoid the phantom electricity usage.

    Take Good Care of the Car

    Gas for your car is an unavoidable expense if you want to work, but taking good care of the car will help you save at the pump. Keeping the tires inflated to the correct pressure, regularly changing the oil and driving the speed limit will all help you get better gas mileage on the road. If the car is going further on a gallon of gas, then you will make less trips to the gas station thereby saving money.

    You may not be able to completely avoid everyday expenses, but that should not stop you from trying to lower them. All four of these money saving methods are simply but are too easy to ignore. You will be grateful you made the changes when you have extra money in your pocket every month.

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