Don’t sweat the AC bill

And put a spending freeze on these dumb things [The Penny Hoarder Daily]( [Beat the Heat: 25 ways to save on utilities]( [Beat the Heat]( [25 ways to save on utilities]( Okay, summer people, rise and shine, and don't forget your water bottles, 'cause it's ho-o-o-o-o-o-t out there today. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts a 4.5% annual increase in cooling degree days, which are the days when it is likely one would need to cool their home or building. With AC often costing an arm and a leg a day to run, these [creative tips to lower electric bill costs in your home]( are well worth the effort.   [We Challenge You to Cut Your Grocery Bill by $600+]( Don’t worry — you can still get the ice cream or anything else you can’t help but bring home from the grocery store. We simply challenge you to take a few extra steps when you shop for groceries — it could [cut your grocery bill by more than $600 this month](. [Do You Accept?](   [Cool Down Any Room — Without AC]( [Cool Down Any Room — Without AC]( There’s no reason to sweat it inside when it’s 95 degrees outside. Learn how to [cool down a room without air conditioning]( and you’ll be a lot cooler when you see your electric bill.   [5 Easy Breezy Ways to Save Thousands on Home Expenses]( Kick up your feet and break out a popsicle because [these five things will save you a ton of money]( while you’re shopping online, paying off debt, and whatever else. And now you can stay on top of the house bills without breaking a sweat. You’re welcome. [Frugal people never spend money on these things]( [Dumb Things You Keep Spending Way Too Much Money On]( Yes, you. Look, you are absolutely a smart person … but you’re still stuck with those inescapable monthly bills. From car insurance to credit card interest, here are some [dumb things you’re paying too much for]( — and six ways to smarten up.   [Extreme Heat Can Kill You]( We don’t want that! Even if you’re worried about cooling costs, we would rather you didn’t sweat it. This is our last-ditch effort to share [plenty of ways to stay cool without spending hard-earned cash](.   [We'll Text You More Money Tips]( Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. [Learn more]( about how we make money and select our advertising partners. We’re letting you know because it’s what Honest Abe would do. After all, he is on our favorite coin. © 2024 The Penny Hoarder. All rights reserved. 490 1st Ave S. Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | U.S. [View in browser]( [Mailing preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](