I have wanted to own a boat ever since I watched Sonny Crockett from the 1980s TV crime drama Miami Vice sail his in style. It’s funny how the pop culture representations of materialistic objects can affect a viewer’s mindset.…
Category: Utilities
Tesla Looks to Change Your Home Energy Use with Powerwall Batteries
Tesla has just become much more than an electric car company. Tesla’s CEO announced late last week that the company is launching a new venture that he hopes will put the Tesla brand in every home and business in the…
Qualcomm, Virgin Galactic and SpaceX All See Satellite Internet as the Future
Elon Musk, billionaire CEO and founder of Tesla Motors, SpaceX, SolarCity, Hyperloop and a member of the so-called “PayPal Mafia” — co-founders of the online payment system who have continued to find success after selling the company to eBay —…
15 Eco-Friendly Remodeling Ideas Every Homeowner Should Consider
By Paul Kazlov If you’re looking to make some improvements to your home, it’s very important to consider how these upgrades can help your space be more eco-friendly and more energy-efficient. Not only does using sustainable or recycled materials, or…
FCC Extends Net Neutrality Deadline as Writers Guild Pushes for More Feedback
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) increased the amount of time people have to reply to comments on the issue of net neutrality rules by five days. The previous deadline had been set for September 10, but it has now been…
52 Week Save Money Challenge Week Five
It was a tough week when it came to the saving challenge. I had high hopes that with the first month’s bills coming in, I would have good numbers which would net me savings with my water, gas and electric…
California Declares Drought Emergency: Easy Ways to Save Water
California, experiencing its third consecutive year of dryer than usual weather, has reached the point of emergency drought conditions. Governor Jerry Brown has declared an emergency because of the continuing dry weather, and he’s asking residents to voluntarily cut their…
Preparing for the 52 Week Save Money Challenge
Most people who decide to take on the 52 Week Money Challenge see that they only need to save $1 the first week, $2 the second week, $3 the third week and $4 the fourth week for a total of…
Rain Barrel: Outdoor Gadgets That Save Money
If you are someone who enjoys gardening or has extensive landscaping in their yard, a great outdoor gadget to consider purchasing is a rain barrel. Rain barrels are containers which capture rainwater (usually from your gutter system coming down from…
EcoButton: Computer Gadgets That Save Money
We all know that we should do it, but most of us don’t because it’s either too much of a hassle or we simply forget. Every time we leave our computer and it remains running, we are wasting energy. While…
Money Lessons Learned From a Dysfunctional Phone System
One of my clients (where a friend of mine also works in IT) recently upgraded their office phone system. The phone system they had was perfectly functional but, like so many people and businesses, they wanted something with more bells…
Save Money While You Sleep
You probably don’t think that the hours you’re sleeping can possibly cost you that much. After all, everyone’s in bed, everything is off, and no one is out shopping. But the truth is, the overnight hours can be costing you…
Five Ways to Save Money in the Shower
You may not think of your morning shower as a great opportunity to save money, but there are a lot of little things you can do to reduce your cost of keeping clean and neat. Even if you’re still half…
Pain Free Cost Cutting
Over the years, I have called the cable company to reduce the amount of money my mom pays for her cable TV on a fairly regular basis. I just did it again this week and saved her $170 over a…
Reasons Not To Have A Cell Phone
I am probably one of the last people in the US that doesn’t have a cell phone. I don’t have a cell phone to protest in any way. I actually think there are a lot of interesting aspects to them.…
Leaky Toilet and Checking Utility Bills
I am sure that everyone who has ever tried to reduce their budget, whether it be to accommodate for a reduced income, or to help with debt reduction, has been told or read about cutting their utility bills. You may…
Make Your House Save Money While You’re on Vacation
Many people don’t realize that going on vacation can be a money saving exercise. If you’re careful, you can save enough money to offset some of the cost of your vacation. How does this work? While you’re not at home,…
In-House Water Heater Control: Strange Ways to Save Money
Your water heater is one of the biggest contributors to your electric bill. It’s usually on all the time, heating water even when no one is home. I learned just how much it contributes to the power bill one summer…
Legislating My Money Saving Efforts
In the last week I’ve gotten pretty peeved at the controls that my state and local governments have put in place to keep me from saving money. The first came when I called my homeowner’s insurance company to increase my…
Get More Money Without a Second Job
When thoughts turn to getting more cash every month, many people assume that they’ll have to take a second job. That may be true. If your financial situation is dire or if you have your heart set on some big…