When it comes to balancing your budget, it pays to think outside the box.Gas and groceries are usually the first place people look when trying to save a few bucks in the budget — but there are plenty of other spots to look at.
"If you are not using a programmable thermostat, get one. This allows you to program you energy use when you're not home or away from home," said Woroch."There was a study that found 90 percent of mobile users waste money on unnecessary, unlimited data plans," said Woroch. One consumer study showed consumers are spending nearly $300 a month on subscription services, and nearly 90 percent don't realize how much they are really spending.