The general rule of thumb for budgeting is to spend 50% of your income on essentials, 30% on things that you want, and 20% should be sent to your savings. If you can save more than 20% that's even better! That being said, your actual budget might be a little more complicated than that and should be specific to you.

Finding ways to manage expenses is one of the cornerstones of a sound financial strategy.

Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.