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Get $50 Towards a New Refrigerator
You can get $50 back on an Energy StarĀ® qualified refrigerator.
This rebate is part of the Home Energy Efficiency Rebate (HEER) Program. Just purchase an Energy StarĀ® qualified refrigerator that exceeds current federal standards by 20% or more.
Southern California residents, click here for more information.
Get $50 for your Old Refrigerator or Freezer
You can receive a $50 check for an old working refrigerator or freezer.
They will even haul it away for free.
According to Southern California Edison, swapping your old appliances with new, energy-efficient ones (or disposing of a spare unit), can save you up to $330 per year on your energy bill.
Note: the appliance must be in working condition at the time of pick up.
Southern California residents, click here for more information.
Free Refrigerator (and more) from EMA (Must Meet Income Guidelines)
Get free:
-Refrigerator
-Weatherization services
-Compact fluorescent lights
-Replacement porchlight fixtures with compact fluorescent lights
-Pool pump
Through the EMA (Energy Management Program), if you meet their income guidelines.
For more information, visit the website found on your electric bill.
For Southern California residents, go to Southern California Edison’s site: sce.com/ema
U-Exchange.com
Trade anything, pay nothing.
U-Exchange is the largest free swap site that specializes in every type of trade.
No membership fees, barter currencies or commissions taken on trades.
It’s free to contact, post and swap with other members.
CouchSurfing.org
“CouchSurfing is a worldwide network for making connections between travelers and the local communities they visit.”
When traveling, stay at their house instead of booking a hotel room.
That way, you will save money, and immerse yourself in their culture.
Money-Saving Tips from USNews.com
Click on the link above to see money-saving tips in the following categories:
-Food
-Utilities
-Education
-Transportation
-Entertainment
-Healthcare
-General budgeting tips
Bank-Owned Properties
Bank-Owned Properties, also know as Real Estate Owned (REO), have the potential to yield huge savings to those looking to buy a home.
Here are two websites to get you started:
ReoHotBuys.com
Yahoo! Real Estate
Lower Thermostat Temperature at Night
During the cold season, turn down the heater’s thermostat.
Buy extra blankets to keep warm. This “investment” will definitely pay off in the long term.
