Paying for TV can be ridiculously expensive. Options like Netflix and Hulu+ offer more entertainment at a fraction of the cost of cable or satellite. Broadcast TV is always the cheapest choice (though not available in some locations).  If you have a computer, use an HDMI cord to display it on your TV (even if you just want to listen to music). The NBA offers "League Pass," a streaming service for basketball fans who prefer not to use cable. Check your area for blackouts, but this can be a great way to watch live basketball without cable.   Similar passes are available for other sports, such as the NFL's "game pass." Cell phones are another money sucker, but if you're dedicated to saving, there are lots of low-cost options. Many companies offer pay-as-you-go plans that are significantly less than contract plans, and even if you are locked into a contract, some companies will pay your termination fee if you switch to their service. If you do enough research, you can likely reduce the amount you pay each month for your phone. your home or apartment. If you live in a cold area, you could be paying more for heating than you really have to. By properly insulating your home, you’ll save a lot of money heating your home and providing hot water.  Just hanging thick curtains to keep heat inside your home overnight, caulking gaps in windows, and placing a blanket against the air gap below an external door can save you money on heating.   Replace furnaces, heaters, appliances, windows, doors, insulation, and other parts of your home with energy-efficient alternatives. These investments can be expensive initially but will pay off over time. Major appliances like washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators and air conditioners all use a lot of energy and likely make up the bulk of your monthly electricity bill. Make sure you use these appliances as efficiently as possible, and you will see the impact on your monthly statement.  Never leave refrigerator doors open or run a less-than-full dishwasher. Use laundry equipment for full loads and not just a few items. Even these small steps will increase your energy efficiency. Switching to more efficient appliances can further reduce your costs over time. See how to cut down your electricity bill for more information. If you spend a lot of time watching a big-screen TV or running other large electronic devices, you might be able to save yourself some money  by doing it less. Use one electronic device at a time. Don't leave the TV on when you are on the computer. You can say goodbye to traditional energy bills altogether if you make some lifestyle adjustments and get your own source of electricity! Solar panels, windmills, and waterwheels are all available for personal use and are cheaper than ever.   In an energy-independent home, you’ll have power when everyone else loses theirs. You don’t even need a huge amount of sunlight to make a solar system pay off. Solar panels are extremely popular in Germany, for example, which sees less sun than Seattle (which has 200 or more rainy days per year). Installing solar panels on an average American home usually costs around $10,000. You can get a bank loan and tax write-offs for doing so.   In some cases a power company may even pay you for your extra electricity if you make more than you use. However, this is only a viable option if you will actually save money in the long run. See consider installing a renewable energy system for more information. Alternately, you may be able to switch energy providers and get a lower rate. This option is only available in deregulated markets, however.
قم بإلغاء باقات التليفزيون (القنوات المدفوعة). التوفير في فواتير الهاتف. العزل الحراري للمنزل. توفير الكهرباء. تقليل استخدام الأجهزة الإلكترونية. تغيير مصدر الطاقة.