You Can't Control Utilities, but Here's What You Can Do About Them

You may have seen your utility bills rise recently. In Ohio, for instance, customers on the standard service offering plans from their local utilities typically saw their electric rates rise anywhere from 58% to 88% earlier this year. That's painful, especially for those of us who don't have unlimited funds.

As rough as it can be to pay utility bills these days, it's important to recognize that you really can't control the utilities. Despite that, you're not completely powerless in this situation. There are still actions you can take to help yourself deal with the pain of today's higher prices. Here are four steps you can take to do something about your utility bills.

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