Ever wonder how you can save money on some monthly expenses? One writer gives some “common sense” ideas on how to get some deals.  Here’s an article with some good ideas!

Some of the ideas seem like no-brainers. Using Generics, buying things on sale. But some of the tips are pretty wise. Negotiating better rates at banks, automating your bill-paying, checking bills for mistakes. My favorite is the quote “success in life is directly proportional to the number of awkward conversations you are willing to have”. Even if you decide to keep cable TV, if you are willing to sit on the phone, you can call and say you are thinking of moving to a competitor. They will find a promotional rate to keep you from switching. You can save at least 15-20% per month on that bill. Energy efficient bulbs are an easy way to save, and they take a long time to burn out!

The main thing to remember is to pay attention to those monthly bills. If they seem too high, or if you are struggling to pay them, there are ways to save.

If you are having financial problems, and have questions, call us, we can help. We can point you in the right direction.

Daniel J. Winter
djw@DWinterLaw.com
BankruptcyLawChicago.com
Offices in Chicago, Gurnee, Oak Lawn and Skokie, Illinois.