Saving Money by Going Green: 19 Tips That Can Save Hundreds

We did the math, so you can save the cash. These tips aren't only good for the Earth, they will actually save you real money — $20 at least, thousands at most.

By Dan Shapley

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Use Paperless Billing

Cost Savings: $70

Bills will always be a headache, but they don't have to be clutter, and they don't have to cost as much as they do. Many billers offer a $1 discount for signing up for paperless billing (because it saves them significant printing and postage costs) and you can save another $.44 per bill, at today's stamp prices. Assuming you can save $1.44 on each of four monthly bills, and you've saved nearly $70 in year. Not to mention all that paper!

Related: Paperless Billing: 10 Pros and Cons

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