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Most utility companies offer pamphlets or booklets with advice for cutting electricity costs. Some even print suggestions on the monthly bill. Go over the suggestions with family members, especially teenagers and kids, and come up with a family plan for reducing energy … [Read more...] about Grab an energy-saving booklet from the local utility company and create an action plan to cut costs

Never wait until the last minute to pay a bill. Late fees can add up if utility companies do not receive a payment on time. If mailing a check, keep it mind it can take a week to get there. See if your utility company will accept credit card payments over the phone or online … [Read more...] about Pay bills on time to avoid late fees and service interruptions

With online bill pay, it is easier to keep track of payments, but still a good idea to print out a quarterly statement and save it in a bill file. For those paying by check, write the check number and date mailed on each bill stub, and keep it on file. If you pay your bills by … [Read more...] about Keep track of utility bills, payments, maintenance and repairs

Some utility companies offer discounted rates for non-peak hours, which are often later at night. Use these times to do laundry and wash dishes, and pay less in the process.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Off-peak hour utility discounts are a quick and easy money-saver

The easiest way to get a discount is to ask for one. Look on your utility company's website to see what specials or discounts they may have, including those for the elderly or disabled. Some utility companies offer discounts for energy efficient renovations, including the … [Read more...] about Ask a utility company for discounts