One of the top reasons for working naked is the ability to save money on overhead. In her NY Daily News column, co-founder of Fabulous & Frugal Stephanie Berenbaum asked “Gadget Guru” Gregg Steiner for less obvious money-saving tips.
- iPhone for Less. AT&T lowered the rate of their unlimited minutes/data plans for the iPhone from $130 per month to $100 per month. Our insider tip is to pick up your iPhone and call AT&T NOW. I found out by accident that the rates went down (thanks for the heads up, AT&T). When I asked an AT&T customer service rep why they hadn’t notified customers of the price change, her rude answer response was that they don’t do that.
- Face the Fax. At around $25 a month for a designated fax line with the phone company, the cost of having an extra line adds up to over $300 per year. Magic Jack will change all that! Magic Jack is an inexpensive way to have an extra phone line.
- Ink Costs Stink. It was news to me that laser printer ink cartridges last 10 times longer than ink jet cartridges. The print quality of a laser is better too. I guess I’ll add that to my equipment wish list right below a new laptop.
- Shocking Electric Bills. Gregg points out that the average household has 25 appliances plugged in at one time – whether they are being used or not. I drive my family crazy unplugging unused appliances (and no doubt doing other annoying things) but my lower electric bills fuel my energy-saving obsession.
- MAC Attack! Macs last longer and retain their resale value much better than PCs do! Once you go Mac, it’s hard to go back.
What tips or tricks are you using to save money while working from home?
