Tuesday Tip

A quick, painless money saving tip every Tuesday

To save both energy and money, go around your house and unplug everything at night. You've probably read that many appliances and electronics use energy even when they're not in use. Some use energy even when they're not on.

It may be difficult to remember to unplug everything after you use it, but you can make it part of your bedtime routine to go around the house and unplug everything. I try to always keep the toaster, coffee grinder, and bread machine unplugged, and at least shut down and unplug the computers, TV, and DVD player at night. This also protects your equipment from power surges.

Every little bit helps!