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just a girl
Posts:212
 | | 06/09/2008 10:45 AM |
 Alert | Posted By AZ Dreaming on 06/09/2008 10:27 AM Trying to keep up with the Jones when it comes to all this new technology that comes out each year has become too much. Within a year things become obsolete so you have to buy a new version. That's how they keep making their money. Guess I'll just have to become an old fogie (sp?). I refuse to keep increasing our debt to have these new gadgets. 
I learned long ago not to try to keep up with the Joneses! They are broke!  | | | |
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| | *rikimaru*
Posts:485
| | 06/09/2008 11:06 AM |
Alert | | i concur | |
listened for, they cannot be heard;looked for, they cannot be seen; felt for, they cannot be touched: old ninja proverb | |
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| | hendersona
Posts:396
| | 06/09/2008 2:57 PM |
Alert | Where do you get $0.99 eggs in the copa???
I also buy the co-op we don't have cable or cell phones get buy without going out ever and play alot of games. | | | |
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| | OBG II
Posts:553
| | 06/10/2008 8:07 AM |
Alert | Hsona: I pm'd you. | |
Some people will do anything to get elected!
IMPALIN' THE LEFT | |
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| | AzSandSlinger
Posts:587
| | 06/10/2008 8:12 AM |
Alert | Hsona: I pm'd you.
are these "farm" eggs?.. If so, PM me as well, please..
-Shane | |
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"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and the enemy. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion."
Gen. William Thornson, U.S. Army | |
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| | madhurimotwani
Posts:44
| | 06/10/2008 12:13 PM |
Alert | Few Tips here:
1. Put money in interest fetching accounts, the money from interest can help pay many bills
2. Use Cash back cards
3. Switch OFF the A/C when leaving home, leaving it on even at 85 , the whole day can cost u an additional 100 dollars more a month (my and all my friends experience)
4. Park ur car inside the garage, parking it outside, taks more fuel to cool the car
5. Do not charge ur cell phone in ur car, battery consumption costs fuel
6. Watch put for the weekly sales in Fry's and Basha's, plan ur purchases accordingly. E.g when pizzas are on sale buy 10, since they have good shelf life. Other examples Ice cream, canned vegatbles, dry pasta, buy in bulk when on sale
7. Try using ur home phone, instead of cell phone, cell phones can be expensive, keep that to a bare minimum. Look for good home phone planes, try VOIP companies
8. Ladies, get ur self memberships of dept stores like BBB, LNT, JCPenny, Kohls, they send coupuns ever month, good values on those. And please shop when u need, not because u HAVE to use a coupon, tha will cost u more
9. Drive on cruise, drive between 62-70, saves 30% of fuel, switch off the car when at drive thru banks , depositing a check or withdrawals can take 3-4 mins , waste of gas, It takes less gas to start up a car, rather than having it running for 3-4 mins. Same for Drive thru eatries (Tacobell, Arby's etc)
10. when vacationing, carry food articles with u, instead of stopping at fast foods, sandwiches, fruits, bagels etc
I have many many more, let me know if anyone is interested. | | | |
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|  | azcopa
Posts:79
| | 06/10/2008 1:43 PM |
Alert | 3. Switch OFF the A/C when leaving home, leaving it on even at 85 , the whole day can cost u an additional 100 dollars more a month (my and all my friends experience)
I guess I question this one. With most days now approaching 100+ degree temps and soon the night time temps will still be quite warm, I have been told that turning your air off will heat up your home to much and the unit will have to work harder to cool your home down. I wonder if in the long run would cause excess wear and tear on the ac unit which if needing frequent repair could negate the savings on you electric bill. | | | |
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| | madhurimotwani
Posts:44
| | 06/11/2008 11:12 AM |
Alert | Hello AZCopa,
Well, interestingly, that is a myth. the ED3 personell gave me the same "Fairy Tale". I am an electrodunamics and electrical engineer and would explain why thats not true. I am at work right right now, but would find some time tody to put in some technical details if you would be interested
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| | azcopa
Posts:79
| | 06/11/2008 3:55 PM |
Alert | | I certainly would be interested to know what to do with the air conditioners. Actually we have two units (one for each floor) and are never sure how they should be set up. I certainly gets warmer upstairs but should we keep them both set at the same temp? Would love to know how to save the extra $$$$ | | | |
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| | Jason
Posts:3378
| | 06/11/2008 5:31 PM |
Alert | 3. Switch OFF the A/C when leaving home, leaving it on even at 85 , the whole day can cost u an additional 100 dollars more a month (my and all my friends experience)
Watch out with this one though if you have prescription medication in the house. They usually require a controlled environment. | |
Joined: Jul 2005 | |
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| | azcarcarrier
Posts:306
| | 06/11/2008 7:38 PM |
Alert | | Well you need to do one thing, work harder. My income dropped nearly a hundred thousand a year, so all I can do is press harder and work smarter to offset my money cash flow. All people need to step up and take care of all concerns. I am not in default and current on all my credit cards. | | | |
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| | *rikimaru*
Posts:485
| | 06/11/2008 7:47 PM |
Alert | | congrats azcarrier, not everyone is you and vice versa | |
listened for, they cannot be heard;looked for, they cannot be seen; felt for, they cannot be touched: old ninja proverb | |
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| | azcarcarrier
Posts:306
| | 06/11/2008 8:07 PM |
Alert | rikamujra you need too understand responsibility and agreements you make prior to the current financial status. I hope you are not one to figure it down to the last hundred per month. Gee I guess when the financial crunch hit, my rent payment or mortage payment is secondary too your families life style and expenses. Sorry you agreed so perform accordingly. ty | | | |
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| | BOB
Posts:300
| | | drummer72
Posts:3626
| | 06/11/2008 11:18 PM |
Alert | | I'll give her 3 weeks and she'll either be in the hospital or roadkill. | |
"Everything for everyone and nothing for ourselves" | |
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| | BOB
Posts:300
| | 06/11/2008 11:37 PM |
Alert | | Her old man had better hurryup and doubleup on her and their daughters AD&D coverage!!! | | | |
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| | *rikimaru*
Posts:485
| | 06/12/2008 6:06 AM |
Alert | | my wife wants a little scooter too, told her around maricopa would be ok but no way out on 347 with rtards like the bigblacktruck guy going 90 mph. thanks dubya for doing nothing but more than doubling the cost of gas during your tenure...... | |
listened for, they cannot be heard;looked for, they cannot be seen; felt for, they cannot be touched: old ninja proverb | |
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| | BOB
Posts:300
| | 06/12/2008 6:53 AM |
Alert | Posted By *rikimaru* on 06/12/2008 6:06 AM
my wife wants a little scooter too, told her around maricopa would be ok but no way out on 347 with rtards like the bigblacktruck guy going 90 mph. thanks dubya for doing nothing but more than doubling the cost of gas during your tenure......
Don't do it riki !!! little scooter vs any size vehicle at 20mph can easily be fatal!
Also you actually run a greater risk on the surface roads. | | | |
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| | missPolitick
Posts:644
| | 06/12/2008 7:57 AM |
Alert | Posted By azcopa on 06/10/2008 1:43 PM
3. Switch OFF the A/C when leaving home, leaving it on even at 85 , the whole day can cost u an additional 100 dollars more a month (my and all my friends experience)
I guess I question this one. With most days now approaching 100+ degree temps and soon the night time temps will still be quite warm, I have been told that turning your air off will heat up your home to much and the unit will have to work harder to cool your home down. I wonder if in the long run would cause excess wear and tear on the ac unit which if needing frequent repair could negate the savings on you electric bill. Last summer our a/c went out. It was out for a few days before it got fixed. Very soon after, the compresser on our fridge went out because of working overtime to keep the fridge cool. So that is something to consider when leaving your house at 85. | |
Despite All My Rage I Am Still Just A Rat In A Cage | |
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| | azcopa
Posts:79
| | 06/12/2008 8:19 AM |
Alert | | We usually leave the ac on and set to 83 during the day when we are not home. When we get home we set them to 78-79. With the nights still being somewhat cooler, the ac does not run all the time. Some times it doesn't even hit 83 inside during the day, so the ac has not run at all. One thing we do is in the morning we open as many windows and doors that we can before we leave and it drops the temp inside a few degrees then close up everything and close all the blinds before we leave for the day.....We'll see, although hubby is starting to adjust to keeping the home a little warmer than he would normally like....around 79 or so.... | | | |
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