Many people want to start a vegetable garden to save money. It’s no wonder, buying produce at the market can cost eight times more than growing your own. There are many other good reasons why you may want to grow some of your own produce in a vegetable garden. First, you can enjoy better tasting […]
Consumer Advice
Get a HEAP of Help with Utility Bills
Every now and then, we can all use a little help. If you need assistance in paying for your utility bills this winter, you may qualify for help through one of the financial aid programs sponsored by Colorado Springs Utilities. So check out the Home Efficiency Assistance Program. HEAP provides FREE home efficiency improvements to qualifying homeowners. Or check out […]
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Save Money in the Bulk Bin Aisle
The next time you are grocery shopping, don’t skip the bulk bins aisle. Tremendous savings can be had when buying grains, beans, spices, flours or other baking or pantry staples. Whether you need two pounds or two teaspoons of an ingredient, you’ll probably save money by purchasing from the bulk bins. One study showed that […]
Annoyed by Robocalls? Try These Tips
Those annoying, prerecorded messages from politicians and telemarketers who use computers to dial thousands of numbers at a time are not going away any time soon.According to a report by First Orion, a provider of phone call and data transparency solutions, mobile scam calls have increased to 29.2% in 2018, from 3.7% of the total […]
Try 14 Ways to Save on Heating
Was your last heating bill a shocker? Winter is definitely here, and for many that means high utility bills to heat their homes. While you can’t do anything about the chilly weather, you can take steps to make your home more energy efficient and pay less for heating. We researched and found 14 home improvements […]
Stretch Your Social Security 19 Ways
The average Social Security check paid out in 2018 was for $1,404, according to The Motley Fool. That works out to just $16,848 per year… hardly enough to get by comfortably on these days. And that’s before taxes! It’s no secret that retiring in today’s economy is harder than ever for seniors. The costs of healthcare, […]
Find the Most Affordable Health Insurance
With all you’ve heard about problems with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, you might think it’s not a good option for 2019 health insurance. Despite all the efforts by opponents to kill it, the ACA remains alive and is offering health insurance for 2020 under essentially the same rules that applied in […]
City, County Help You Prepare for Winter
In anticipation of the 2019-2020 winter season the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) will promote winter weather awareness the week of Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, to provide El Paso County and Colorado Springs residents with tools and information to prepare their homes, families and vehicles for winter weather conditions. This is […]
Money Coach Offers Advice
Young adults need a little financial advice sometimes. “Money Sense for Young Professionals” by William Stanley is new and now available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and for free from in the Pikes Peak Library District. The softcover is available now, as is the eBook. The local money coach’s financial wisdom also can be found […]