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How To Save Money On Utility Bills While Staying Home

In these uncertain economic times, many people are looking to cut back on their bills in order to save every penny that they can.
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Many Americans are home more than usual right now — and some are starting to see how this is driving up their utility bills.

And in these uncertain economic times, many people are looking to cut back on their bills in order to save every penny that they can.

Changing our habits is a quick way to save money, says , a senior editor at Consumer — because every little bit adds up.

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