If you’re living in Arizona and still managing to burn through your paycheck faster than a cactus dries in July, chances are you’re doing it wrong. Between the heat, the hikes, and the hidden deals only locals know about, there are plenty of ways to stretch your dollar without giving up your iced horchata habit. So before you spend another $7 on bottled water or pay full price for anything in Phoenix, read this.
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1. Not Getting a Solar Panel Tax Credit
You’re literally living in a giant sunlamp. If your roof isn’t soaking it up for tax credits and lower power bills, you’re basically paying the sun to punch you in the face.
2. Skipping Off-Peak APS/TEP Energy Rates
Cranking your A/C at 4 p.m.? Congratulations, you just paid triple to not sweat. Set that thermostat to chill after 8 p.m. like the rest of us desert-dwellers with a brain.
3. Paying for National Parks When You Could Get the “Arizona State Parks Annual Pass”…