Tips from the Internet

The company which offered hints for me to use on my blog is RESQDEBT.com, a debt consolidation and consultation company. I've read several of their pieces now and feel that they do, indeed, provide useful information. Like similar articles in Parade magazine or Reader's Digest, the tips may at times seem pretty obvious or common sense. That doesn't mean they're any less true.

I'm not sure how to include tips from outside companies so I may be trying different formats or drop it as too time consuming. So feedback will be helpful.

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Don’t Shop Hungry – Research has shown that people who grocery shop on an empty stomach are more likely to impulse purchase, which translates into a higher grocery bill…not to mention an expanded waistline. If you’re hungry, eat a snack before heading out the door to stave off cravings while shopping.

Be Smart About Utilities – Spending can add up quickly on many basic household necessities. Three easy cost-cutting measures include: bundling phone, cable and internet services (a $90/month savings); cutting back on the use of your clothes dryer (dry clothes on a rack and use the dryer for heavier items such as towels and sheets); and use your microwave instead of your oven whenever possible to save up to 50% in energy costs for cooking.

(these tips brought to you by RESQDEBT.com)