Phone, utility, and internet bills are just a few of the dreaded expenses covered on this week's frugal episode. It doesn't have to all be doom and gloom though, as we search the internet and weed through what's useful and what's not when it comes to saving money on bills. We even learned a few things about ceiling fans along the way! Get pumped.

Notable Notes

Lauren Greutman Article
Lauren shares 15 ways to reduce utility costs and covers everything from washer/dryer tricks to negotiating with your electric provider. 

Doing chores that involve electricity at night may mean paying a lower utility rate - check with your provider
Rotating ceiling fan blades/switching direction of ceiling fan (i.e. pull warm air up/push cold air down, or vice versa)
Protecting windows from drafts in the winter - Jill's recommended shrink film HERE
Switch to LED bulbs for reduced electrical costs 
2700 Kelvin Color Temperature is the equivalent to a soft white incandescent
Here's a 'nerding out' article on light bulbsWhat Jen and Jill have to say
The Simple Dollar Article
Trent shares 40 ways to save money on common monthly expenses. There are some overlap suggestions from the Greutman article, but also some great reminders about thinking differently and approaching expenses from a more frugal perspective. 

Jill really did not resonate with this article and openly shares her contrary opinions to numbers 13, 32, and 36. After all, what functioning adult - alive in 2018 - has an epiphany that they no longer need their cell phone?!
Jen took a more level-headed approach and affirms the suggestions of using power strips/timers, and eliminating unnecessary subscriptions.What Jen and Jill have to sayWhat the internet has to say

1.  and call every few months for a better deal - this works particularly with cell phone and cable service providersShop around
2.  - identify ways to cut back on TV spending, don't use the dryer for the full cycle, etc.Reduce use
3.  - this IS worth spending money on! Freedom awaits!Pay off debtWays we save money and what’s worth spending on

Jen shares her internet/phone service failFrugal Fail

Call us at and leave a voicemail!570-995-1540 
Share your bill of the week and be featured on our podcast!BILL OF THE WEEK!

BONUS: Picture of Jill's frozen face on Jen's computer screen. When does the face ever freeze so perfectly?!? (check it out over on the show notes on the website)

Phone, utility, and internet bills are just a few of the dreaded expenses covered on this week&apos;s frugal episode. It doesn&apos;t have to all be doom and gloom though, as we search the internet and weed through what&apos;s useful and what&apos;s not when it comes to saving money on bills. We even learned a few things about ceiling fans along the way! Get pumped.Notable Notes<ul><li><ul><li><a href='https://www.laurengreutman.com/save-on-utilities/'>Lauren Greutman Article</a></li><li>Lauren shares 15 ways to reduce utility costs and covers everything from washer/dryer tricks to negotiating with your electric provider. <ul><li><ul><li>Doing chores that involve electricity at night may mean paying a lower utility rate - check with your provider</li><li>Rotating ceiling fan blades/switching direction of ceiling fan (i.e. pull warm air up/push cold air down, or vice versa)</li><li>Protecting windows from drafts in the winter - Jill&apos;s recommended shrink film <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Indoor-84-Inch-120-Inch-282450/dp/B000NHW2Z6'>HERE</a></li><li>Switch to LED bulbs for reduced electrical costs <ul><li>2700 Kelvin Color Temperature is the equivalent to a soft white incandescent</li><li>Here&apos;s a &apos;nerding out&apos; <a href='https://www.lumens.com/how-tos-and-advice/kelvin-color-temperature.html'>article on light bulbs</a></li></ul></li></ul>What Jen and Jill have to say</li></ul></li><li><a href='https://www.thesimpledollar.com/trimming-the-fat-forty-ways-to-reduce-your-monthly-required-spending/'>The Simple Dollar Article</a></li><li>Trent shares 40 ways to save money on common monthly expenses. There are some overlap suggestions from the Greutman article, but also some great reminders about thinking differently and approaching expenses from a more frugal perspective. <ul><li><ul><li>Jill really did not resonate with this article and openly shares her contrary opinions to numbers 13, 32, and 36. After all, what functioning adult - alive in 2018 - has an epiphany that they no longer need their cell phone?!</li><li>Jen took a more level-headed approach and affirms the suggestions of using power strips/timers, and eliminating unnecessary subscriptions.</li></ul>What Jen and Jill have to say</li></ul></li></ul>What the internet has to say</li><li><ul><li>1. and call every few months for a better deal - this works particularly with cell phone and cable service providersShop around</li><li>2. - identify ways to cut back on TV spending, don&apos;t use the dryer for the full cycle, etc.Reduce use</li><li>3. - this IS worth spending money on! Freedom awaits!Pay off debt</li></ul>Ways we save money and what’s worth spending on</li><li><ul><li>Jen shares her internet/phone service fail</li></ul>Frugal Fail</li><li><ul><li>Call us at and leave a voicemail!570-995-1540 </li><li>Share your bill of the week and be featured on our podcast!</li></ul>BILL OF THE WEEK!</li></ul>BONUS: Picture of Jill&apos;s frozen face on Jen&apos;s computer screen. When does the face ever freeze so perfectly?!? (check it out over on the show notes on the website)

Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.

Frugal Friends Podcast

How to Save Money on Bills (Plugs, Internet, and Cell Phones, Oh my!)

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