Saving Money
By ecaron
@ecaron (678)
Canada
March 1, 2012 12:21pm CST
I'd like to find ways to save money. I usually shop for groceries looking for sales and the best buys but I'd also like to save money at home, around the house. I did a survey about light bulbs and they informed me at the end of the survey that in 2015 the Canadian government will phase out ordinary light bulbs in favour of more energy saving ones. If you bought these energy saving ones for about five dollars and they last ten years , I think they will be worth it and not only good for the pocketbook but the environment too. Your thoughts, My Lot, friends!!
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10 responses
@tkonlinevn (6438)
• Vietnam
3 Mar 12
There are many ways to save money at home such as saving energy, saving water etc...They're good for us. I do them as my routine. My family members do like me :)
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
2 Mar 12
I think you're put forward a policy quite correct. In this period of world crisis, we must be very careful with our expenses and our "portfolio". I am also in favor of such energy-saving bulbs, primarily for their low power consumption compared to incandescent bulbs that were used once, then the duration is considerably higher than before.
A clarification also in favor of the health of our planet, therefore, right and correct recycling, and use systems, to avoid contaminating
@randylovesdar (4932)
• United States
2 Mar 12
I had heard about those light bulbs they are coming to the US as well. I had them in Idaho and they do last a long time. I am always looking for ways to save money myself. I am always looking for bargains and cook more at home. I am saving my coins and keeping as much money in my paypal as possible. I am hoping to make a couple of hundred, but am not sure if I will be able to. I know it is hard to save money, but I am trying.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
2 Mar 12
It is really good to save money so that whenever we need it and other necessity comes around then of course we are ready about it.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
1 Mar 12
Our government wanted to do that, too, but they didn't bother to fund it, so they can't enforce it. If you use lightbulbs a lot and leave them on for a long time, the CFLs will save you money. If, however, you turn them off and on often (like in the bathroom or bedroom) they'll will cost you money because they'll wear out quickly. They're not all created equal, either! Some are better than others, so you'll just have to learn which ones are best for the money.
Another problem with them is that they give some people headaches. If I were you, I'd buy one right now and try it before buying a lot. If you don't like it, stock up on incandescent lights before they're phased out. If you do like it, then go ahead and buy what you need. Just remember that shorter off/on cycles wear them out much faster than 10 years.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
1 Mar 12
For me when it comes to saving, it's still " buy what you need and not what you want". In another wealth program here on T.V., one of the wealth seminar speakers mentioned about, " do not credit what you yourself cannot buy cash" found it funny at first but as I analyzed what he said, I think it makes sense, cause in these difficult times, there are things like issues on job security, so if suddenly you lose income, you'd be left with that debt, whereas if you bought it but could very well afford it paying in cash then it would save you the trouble of getting into credit card problems... um... not so convinced but think it makes sense.
Energy saving bulbs, are you referring to cfls? we had changed to that a long time ago already in fact I'm now combining it with LED bulbs, not as bright but really saves me more.
@almond24 (1248)
• Hungary
1 Mar 12
I try to save money too where I can. Mostly on food and around the house, as these can be kept under control more easily.
We have those energy saving bulbs, have had them for many years now, and I'm still amazed we didn't have to change them yet.
My aunt just gave us a laundry ball for washing clothes - it saves tons of detergent, it's environmental and skin friendly, and cleans very well, unless some clothes are heavily dirty.
@WajeehBJ (135)
• United States
1 Mar 12
The only thing that I know which always work when it comes to saving money is, bargaining. My Mom tells me all the time that shop keeper never tells you the most reasonable price right in the beginning, so always go for bargaining unless its a sale or something. So thats the only thing I know thats pretty effective in saving money. :D