Posts Tagged: Savings Tips

5 simple ways to stay warm without increasing your heating bill
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 20:11 - jcohen

 

Even though February is the shortest month, in Chicago it seems to drag on longer than most. If you’re looking for smart ways to stay warm without breaking your utility budget, here are some simple and warming tips:

Tip 1: Keep the heat inside. Most heat is lost through windows, so ensure that all your apartment windows are thoroughly shut tight. Even better, purchase a do-it-yourself plastic insulation kit or at least stuff towels under the sills of leaky windows to create a stronger barrier.

Tip 2: Use smaller rooms. Reduce your heating costs and keep your living space warmer by sealing off larger, draftier rooms – such as basements, unused dining rooms and...

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Stay warm this winter and save with these free heat apartments
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 17:25 - elfina

 

Few Chicagoans can claim they like the winter. It’s cold, dark and the frigid temperatures often mean your utility bills shoot through the roof.

But when you rent an affordable and convenient Chicago apartment from Pangea, at least you can wipe one of those drawbacks off the list. That’s because many of Pangea’s cheap rent apartments across South Shore, Chatham and other popular neighborhoods include heat in the rent, so you don’t have to worry about spikes in your gas bill.

Here are some of our most popular and available Chicago apartment buildings with free heat:

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5 easy ways to save on energy bills this winter
Monday, November 21, 2011 - 17:55 - elfina

 

As winter approaches, Chicago apartment residents have to prepare for the uptick in energy costs that come with the colder weather. But there are some easy ways to reduce your energy consumption and save a lot of money in the process.

 

1.       Keep your thermostat lowered by a few degrees and wear socks and sweaters around the house. Lowering the temperature by just one degree can help you save 3% of utility costs.

2.       Install compact fluorescent light bulbs. They cost a little more to purchase...

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Five ways to improve your personal budget planning

Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:29 - elfina

Keeping tabs on your personal finances is not only important to insuring that you have things like rent and bills covered, but it’s also important to help you keep your future goals in reach. Here are five simple tips to help you keep your finances in line, so you can stay on top of day-to-day expenses and even have a little left over...

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Cut food costs with Food 4 Less online coupons
Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 18:24 - elfina

 

For the average Chicago family, food costs represent one of the largest budget items on a monthly basis – sometimes as much or more than your average apartment rent. And with increased costs of transportation and food quality, those prices are only going to rise in the future.

But now there is an easy way to save extra money on your food costs. Food 4 Less is a convenient new...

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Reduced move-in fees in Sauk Village Townhomes!
Friday, August 26, 2011 - 12:31 - elfina

 


​Sauk Village 21746 S Jeffery - Eat-in Kitchen

Beautiful Sauk Village, IL, is located just 20 miles south of Chicago in Will County and just minutes from the Indiana border. This exciting and convenient community is quickly becoming the premier choice for families and apartment seekers who are looking past Chicago’s South Side.

The village has a long and rich history. Once a meeting place for local Native American tribes, the town quickly became relevant when European traders used it as a trading post for goods heading to...

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Back to School on a Budget - Continues

Monday, August 15, 2011 - 17:06 - elfina

It’s hard to believe, but the summer has come and gone and it’s time to start thinking about getting those kids back to school. Back to school preparation is a fun event, but also one of the most trying times for budget-conscious families living in anything from low rent apartments to even the swankiest high-rise. Here are three easy ways to make back to school more affordable.

  1. See what you already have. Before going out and spending money on brand new items, see what you already have stored away from previous years. With a little digging, you can find perfectly good supplies, clothes and items that you forgot you had, saving you hundreds on buying those...
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Back-to-School on a Budget: 3 great Savings Tips!
Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 11:25 - elfina

While summer seems just barely begun, it’s about time to start preparing for the back to school season. The question is how to save without busting your budget. Here are 3 great savings tips I found online from the money saving expert, Vera Sweeney, to help you through this major shopping season:

  1. Stock Up:  Throughout the year, you will most certainly come across school supply sales. Consider checking the flyers for stores like CVS, Walgreens and Target. When there is a deal you cannot pass up… don’t pass it...
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