How to Lower Your Utility Costs

"It's important for people to look at their utility costs to begin with," CFP says. "You can actually make some really simple stops that are going to lower your utility costs and lower how much energy you are using" Watch the full interview on CNN iReport, Sunday 8 p.m. ET.

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Want to cut your electric bill in HALF? A few secret yet simple hacks can save you hundreds, if not THOUSANDS, on your utility bills. And with energy prices almost double where they were just a few years back, everyone is antsy about turning on their air conditioners, even if you feel like you’re about to melt. Thankfully, we’ve got Larry and Hope Ware, also known as “Under the Median,” to show us EXACTLY how they lowered their electric bill by making some simple money moves.

Larry and Hope have been long-time frugalists. A few years into dating, they realized they were flat broke and had to make a tough choice: put their future family first or keep spending without second thoughts. They chose the frugal path to financial independence and, as a result, raised four children on a $40,000/year salary, becoming completely debt-freein the process. Larry and Hope know how to run a budget, and saving money is their sport of choice.

In this episode, Larry and Hope will unpack one of their most astonishing financial accomplishments of late; cutting their electricity bill in half. Through some utility-bill digging and kilowatt-testing, Larry and Hope have built a list of tips that could help you lower your utility bills to levels you may have never seen before. Want in on this money-saving cheat code? Tune in!

In This Episode We Cover

How to cut your electricity bill in half, EVEN if you live in a sweltering climate

Building your “Bare Bones Budget” and prioritizing where money is best spent

The “big green pile of cash” trap that you CAN’T fall into

The BIGGEST mistake most people make when budgeting

“Vampire energy” and how unused appliances could be stealing your cash

And So Much More!

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