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There was a story in my local paper today about this guy and his "system". It made me chuckle because since the beginning of the year, my wife and I have been on a massive "monetary preservation" kick (read cost cutting routine) not because we have to, but we felt it was the right time and who knows what will come of the economy so why not re-assess our expenses and save where we can without suffering. I hadn't heard of this guy or his ideas before, to me they are common sense things that when really looked at closely, really represent a lot of $$.
Curious if any one else has done anything similar and what your results are? For starters, here's what we've accomplished.
- My wife registered on a shopping website that coordinates local and national grocery store adds for you to maximize potential savings. We now buy what we normally would have, but take advantage of all the mfg coupons and local store deals. We buy in bulk for less than buying just one. Average savings is roughly $300/month
- Cable - we have been with Time Warner for 16+ years....time for a deal. After 3 phone calls one day (to 3 different reps) and a conference call with them and my father who had just done this, we (I) got TWC to give me their current deal ($29.95/mnth) for digital cable (normally for new cust'. only) for one year. We got rid of HBO/Show (nothing but old movies and crap anyway). I also reduced the speed of my Roadrunner all for a savings of $80 month.
- Insurances - one would think with many properties and cars, insurance companies would give deals.........not mine!
I am in the process of switching to a new agent/different company (been with current for 16+ years!), but so far I have saved $500 year on my Homeowners premium (not to mention avoided a 30% increase worth another $700/year). Only 2 of my rentals have come due recently but each saved me $400 a year by switching. Cars another $600/year. The other rentals taper down in saving with the bulk being these first two and a couple more to follow then the savings is minimal. Figure another couple hundred a year combined.
- We turn our HVAC to 78-80 during the hot days when no one is home and close all the blinds (house usally stay about 77 on its own without HVAC). I put timers on the water heaters and try to use energy a little wiser these days. Saving so far is in the $30-50 a month range on the power bill, I'm sure I haven't seen all the saving here yet.
Not enough time has gone by to do a real assesment on what the saving has been/will be in the end. But There's easily $6-700/month so far and I'm not done!
Love to know if anyone else has done anything similar? When times are rolling along and everyone is making $$ no one thinks of this stuff. I could have been saving 10 grand a year all this time and just been pissing it away stupidly. Ten grand will pay for a couple nice vacations, more track time, stuff for the family.......
Wished I woke up sooner......
I get side tracked easy 😀
There was a story in my local paper today about this guy and his "system". It made me chuckle because since the beginning of the year, my wife and I have been on a massive "monetary preservation" kick (read cost cutting routine) not because we have to, but we felt it was the right time and who knows what will come of the economy so why not re-assess our expenses and save where we can without suffering. I hadn't heard of this guy or his ideas before, to me they are common sense things that when really looked at closely, really represent a lot of $$.
Curious if any one else has done anything similar and what your results are? For starters, here's what we've accomplished.
- My wife registered on a shopping website that coordinates local and national grocery store adds for you to maximize potential savings. We now buy what we normally would have, but take advantage of all the mfg coupons and local store deals. We buy in bulk for less than buying just one. Average savings is roughly $300/month
- Cable - we have been with Time Warner for 16+ years....time for a deal. After 3 phone calls one day (to 3 different reps) and a conference call with them and my father who had just done this, we (I) got TWC to give me their current deal ($29.95/mnth) for digital cable (normally for new cust'. only) for one year. We got rid of HBO/Show (nothing but old movies and crap anyway). I also reduced the speed of my Roadrunner all for a savings of $80 month.
- Insurances - one would think with many properties and cars, insurance companies would give deals.........not mine!
I am in the process of switching to a new agent/different company (been with current for 16+ years!), but so far I have saved $500 year on my Homeowners premium (not to mention avoided a 30% increase worth another $700/year). Only 2 of my rentals have come due recently but each saved me $400 a year by switching. Cars another $600/year. The other rentals taper down in saving with the bulk being these first two and a couple more to follow then the savings is minimal. Figure another couple hundred a year combined.
- We turn our HVAC to 78-80 during the hot days when no one is home and close all the blinds (house usally stay about 77 on its own without HVAC). I put timers on the water heaters and try to use energy a little wiser these days. Saving so far is in the $30-50 a month range on the power bill, I'm sure I haven't seen all the saving here yet.
Not enough time has gone by to do a real assesment on what the saving has been/will be in the end. But There's easily $6-700/month so far and I'm not done!
Love to know if anyone else has done anything similar? When times are rolling along and everyone is making $$ no one thinks of this stuff. I could have been saving 10 grand a year all this time and just been pissing it away stupidly. Ten grand will pay for a couple nice vacations, more track time, stuff for the family.......
Wished I woke up sooner......
I get side tracked easy 😀
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