There's a New Way to Cut Energy Bills (and Get Rewards, Too)
Americans waste $146 billion on energy each year. But several groups are aiming to help people wrangle in their utility costs -- and get rewards in the process.
Americans waste $146 billion on energy each year. But several groups are aiming to help people wrangle in their utility costs -- and get rewards in the process.
The two companies have launched a quirky new campaign to get teens motivated to save more and spend less. At its center is a simple, teen-friendly challenge titled: "The Craziest Thing I Did To Save Money." We've got some of the best responses from those submitted so far.
This hot, sunny summer has been great for recreation, and awful for crops and farmers. Drought-blighted crops today will mean higher food costs next year, to the tune of $875 for an average family. But you can dodge some of those higher bills with these four smart shopping strategies.
If you shop online, chances are you've left a few full shopping carts at the checkout altar. To combat that, some e-commerce sites are starting to follow up on those almost-sales with emails -- and offers of better deals.
Summer music festivals offer a fun way to hear the country's best bands, but between tickets, travel, food and accommodations, they aren't cheap. So we asked directors and promoters of some of the summer's top events for their favorite penny-pinching tips for festival-goers.







