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What if energy costs keep rising?

Posted 8 weeks 2 days ago by Philip Brewer

I don't know if energy costs will keep rising. Nobody does. Even with recent growth in China, India, and elsewhere, the US still consumes 25% of the oil produced world-wide, so a severe recession in the US could easily cut total demand enough to bring the price down. Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.

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Six Ways to Stay Warm and Reduce the Heating Bill

Posted 21 weeks 6 days ago by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, General Tips

Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.

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Plan for expensive fuel

Posted 49 weeks ago by Philip Brewer

Filed Under: Budgeting, Cars and Transportation

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Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to.

I learned about the need for contingencies early. My first attempt at setting up housekeeping took place in 1980-1981, right at the peak of an inflationary spurt that saw the consumer price index grow at 14%. My budget was completely destroyed by prices that went up by more than 1% per month.

So what's your contingency for a spike in fuel prices?

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Stay warm without burning a hole in your pocket

Posted 1 year ago by Greg Go

Filed Under: Green Living

Hell freezes over As the days get shorter and the wind colder, the heating bill has a way of creeping up. CNN Money offers Six ways to shrink that heating bill.