The Best Ways to Cut the<br />Cost of Your Monthly Bills.<br />Recurring monthly expenses can be<br />challenging for many households, especially amid<br />the hardships of the pandemic. .<br />Here are 10 of the best ways to cut<br />the cost of your monthly bills. .<br />1. Switch from cable to a more affordable streaming<br />service like Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime. .<br />2. Set up a multiple-line phone plan<br />with family, friends or roommates. .<br />3. Refinance your mortgage payments and<br />see if there’s a more affordable rate. .<br />4. If you’ve been a good tenant, try negotiating<br />a lower rent with your landlord.<br />5. Make sure the majority of your power<br />usage happens at non-peak hours. .<br />6. Don’t pay for non-essential services<br />like lawn care or house cleaning.<br />7. Install low-flow fixtures on toilets and<br />shower heads to reduce water usage. .<br />8. Save on air conditioning and heating costs by<br />sealing any air leaks near windows and doors.<br />9. If you’re able to, give up private car use for<br />public transportation, carpooling or biking.<br />10. Utilize coupons and skip brand<br />names when grocery shopping
