Today on MyMoneyLife with Chuck Bentley

Do you have a “saving” lifestyle?  It doesn’t happen by accident.  Saving takes discipline.

Now that we’re deep in a recession, many Americans are looking for ways to cut expenses.  I think God’s people should lead the way in demonstrating a frugal lifestyle.

Now, sometimes being frugal just means “un-learning” bad habits.  So, here 3 ways you can save your energy bill.

1. Reach for switch on your way out.  Get into the habit of turning off the light whenever you leave a room, even if you’re coming back in a few minutes—especially those lights with 4 or 5 bulbs in one fixture.  You can also use small, low-watt night lights in strategic locations so you can move around without turning on overhead lights.



2. Plug your computer, TV and other entertainment equipment into a surge protector with an on/off switch and use it.  You can also set your computer to turn off the monitor after so many minutes of inactivity.



3. Expand your comfort zone.  Set your thermostat a few degrees cooler in the winter and a few degrees warmer in the summer and dress accordingly.  Also, stop heating and cooling rooms that are rarely used.

Cutting expenses increases your financial margin and allows you to save money for the future and it’s always easier to save a dollar than to earn one.

Proverbs 6 tells us, “Go to the ant, consider its ways and be wise!” With a little work, we can all be ants and develop a savings lifestyle.

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