Lower your cost of living .
” The cost of living in the U.S. has risen 14% over the past 3 years “
claims an article @ gobankingrates.com , published on 12 – 27 / 2018 .
This statement was a confirmation of the reality we experience daily .
But even in such a harsh times , there are ways to lower costs & save
money .
I never paid much attention to my monthly utility bills , unless the
amount was way higher than the monthly average . Even then ,
i ended up paying it .
As long as i was content with the service , i kept paying the bills
without questioning the costs .
The wake – up call .
One day i answered a phone call from my cable provider .
They offered a promotion i wasn’t interested in , but i asked about
a certain upgrade to the package i get from them .
I was transferred to their Retention Department & 10 minutes
later it was a done deal . I got the upgrade , kept the rest of the
package as is , but my monthly cost was lowered by 20% , for the
following 12 months .
I always research & negotiate a service before i purchase it , but
this was the first time i did it during recurring .
Mistake , but lesson learned .
Since , i look at the monthly bills more carefully & upon my needs
call & try to get a better deal & service .
Call Customer Service / Retention Department .
In case you’re content with a service , but want to check plans , that
fits your needs better & / will save you money , i urge you to call your
provider’s customer service or retention department & renegotiate
your plan & cost .
Some providers in my area , like Gas , Electricity & Water , have fixed
rates , which means that the only possibility to lower costs is to replace
them .
Research properly & don’t make the move before you’re completely
sure , that the alternative is not a scam !
More ways to save even more .
This is not a promotion & i don’t benefit from it .
Another option is to utilize smart technology .
Smart gadgets are a one time expense , that
pays itself in the long run .
1. The benefits of LED light bulbs ,
2. 3 Smart money saving gadgets .
The bottom line .
With cost of living rising in such a pace , savings of even $ 20
per month , on one bill , translates to a $ 240 saved each year .
That’s extra money for you & your family .
This is the reason why the consumer benefits from the
competition between service providers & it’s a very good
reason to pay more attention to your monthly bills .