As the flowers begin to bloom and the temperature starts to rise, all of this is a sign that summertime is on its way. And while we all look forward to things like swimming, eating ice cream and wearing shorts an flip-flops all day long, if there’s one thing that many of us don’t really want to deal with, it’s getting our energy bills in the mail. Luckily, there are a few things that can be done that will not only keep the rooms in our homes cooler, but can also save us money on energy costs as well. If...

As a new homeowner, you are learning many new things and taking on new responsibilities. You are now responsible for your mortgage as well as other large expenses such as utilities. Often new homeowners don’t realize how expensive their energy bills can become each month if they are not careful. Here are some helpful energy savings tips and pieces of advice for new homeowners. Use energy efficient light bulbs throughout the house. These light bulbs are a little more expensive than regular bulbs, however they are worth the money and the initial investment. Energy efficient bulbs last significantly longer, so...

Moving into your first apartment can be a really exciting time – you get to finally have your own space. This means that you can decorate it the way you want, you can play your own music and you can be the master of your own domain. If you are moving out of your parents’ home, moving into your first apartment can be a revelation. However, renting an apartment can be expensive and there may be a lot of costs that you haven’t taken into consideration. For someone that is not used to making rent their number one responsibility, it can be...

You are moving into a new place and the opportunity is exciting as well as nerve wracking! While you are thrilled to be going somewhere new to start a new chapter of your life, you are also worried about all of the work and expenses that go into a big move. Luckily, if you keep some helpful and essential tips in mind, you can reduce the cost and the amount of time invested in your move. Here are 5 easy and effective ways to save time and money when you move. First of all, you should never spend money on...

If you were to ask anyone who works at your local post office when the busiest time of the year is for them, hands down, they are going to tell you that it’s the holiday season. That’s because it’s the time when people are standing in line in order to ship presents to their loved ones all over the country and sometimes even the world. If you plan on being one of those people, then you’ve come to the right article. That’s because we actually want to provide you with a few failsafe tips on how you can save money...

If you’re someone who happens to live in apartment, while it does tend to come with certain benefits (like having a landlord who is responsible for your repairs), the reality is that you’re paying money, each month, to simply rent out the space. So, if you happen to be someone who is looking to put money in a savings account towards a new house or if you simply want to keep as much money in your wallet as you can, it’s important that you know about some easy and effective ways to save money on apartment living. We have provided...

There are commonly two steps in the car buying process. There is the part where the dealer uses his or her powers of persuasion to make you fall in love with the vehicle and then once you are ready to buy, you will be moved to the finance department. This is the part of the vehicle buying process where you become a little surprised by all the additional car fees. Some of these fees are appropriate and have to do with taxes, but some have to do with profit margins. Basically, some of these fees are implemented for the sake of...