House and Home

Attacking Your Power Bill

May 5, 2010 8 comments
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Discussing an infographic by the Energy Authority on ways to lower your electric bill. Includes percentages used by major components in your home and specific tips.

Too Much of a Good Thing?: Mortgage Prepayments

April 14, 2010 12 comments
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Gary Foreman takes a close look at mortgage prepayments, and how it can easily be overdone. Keep it simple, people, and make sure you read this post!

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Credit Card?

February 10, 2010 18 comments
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More and more people are electing to pay their credit cards, rather than their mortgages. I analyze the trend and provide some of my own observations.

Lower Cable Bill, More Services: How I Did It

February 5, 2010 16 comments
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How I managed to lower my cable and Internet bill, while adding on services. Includes the exact language I used in my chat with customer service.

Why You Probably Shouldn't Hire Outside Help

February 4, 2010 33 comments
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Three reasons why I think hiring outside help might not be a good idea. What do you think?