Its going to be a cold week here in Cincinnati, which can only mean one thing: high heating bills. (And snow!) Guess what? You can stay warm and save money!  We have put together a helpful guide that can help you reduce the amount of money you’re spending each month. Here are 5 tips to saving money on your home electricity bill: 1. GET AN ENERGY AUDIT DONE ON YOUR HOME Youve probably gotten energy audit notices from Duke in your mailbox, and tossed them. Dont! A...

Tax season is upon us, and as you sit down to fill out your 2015 return, you may find yourself scrambling to track down all of those receipts, W2s and other important documents. Having an organized filing system is critical -- and easy! Here are 4 ways to stay organized, so you can have everything you need to maximize that return! 1. Toss the ATM receipts and paper statements Once your deposits have been made, youll be able to access your account information electronically. All...

As we get into the holiday season, its crucial to keep an eye on your credit cards, bank statements and online accounts. But did you also know you need to watch your phone? Your door? Your utility bill? Utility scams are becoming quite common: scam artists use increasingly sophisticated and scary tactics: They may threaten to turn off your power, Rig caller ID to make it look like the call is from your utility provider; or Instruct you to put the money on a pr...