I have to admit to being a bit of a gadget freak. I’m drawn to tools and devices that do cool things. And when I discover that cool includes being a money saver, that turns a purchase into an investment with a guaranteed rate of return.
Here are several items I’ve found that can save a lot of money and whose cost you can generally recoup in less than a year.
Programmable Thermostat
If you have a central heating and air conditioning system, you need a programmable thermostat. There are less expensive options available, but a high-quality option like the
Nest Programmable Thermostat will result in very precise temperature control. You can program it (easy) to automatically lower your air conditioning or heat use while you’re not home. Just set it and then forget about it. Nest will automatically adjust things for you so that you aren’t wasting expensive electricity—without any noticeable changes for you and your family.
