9.29.2009

Did you know? Premier Edition


Did you know switching one incandescent light bulb to a compact fluorescent can cut around $30 off your annual electric bill? Think about how much money you could save by switching all of your light bulbs. Most of us would be looking at a savings of several hundred dollars a year. Fluorescent bulbs cost slightly more, but they use 2/3 less energy, and can last up to 10 times longer.

Did you know the earlier you purchase a life insurance plan, the cheaper it is? Also, you qualify for more plans when you're younger, because you don't have all the health problems that come with getting older. If you're married, life insurance is a must. Don't wait until it's too late.

Did you know if you work from home you may be able to deduct the expense off your taxes? There are certain requirements that you must meet to take a home office deduction each year, but if you meet these requirements it's certainly worth it. Want to know if your home office qualifies? See for yourself here.

1 comments:

Bill said...

You have struck two elements in this post that caue me to respond:
1) I am not convinced that Compact Fluorescent bulbs are worthy of all the praise that they receive. I don't personally find the light they emit very appealing; most of them have a very high-pitched sound that really annoys me; my experience with them is that they don't last as long as advertised; lastly they contain mercury which requires more care when disposing than ordinary incandescent bulbs.
2) The insurance comment is a common sales pitch for whole life insurance, but our actual needs for life insurance are different during different phases of our life. "Buying early" to get the best deal may not be the right insurance for your entire lifetime and ultimately, not be the best for you.