Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months Jim Wang for Intuit TurboTax Nov 6, 2026 Nov 6, 2026 Updated Nov 6, 2026 0 A person in winter clothes adjusting the room's temperature with electronic thermostat at home. RossHelen // Shutterstock Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jim Wang for Intuit TurboTax kAms2J=:89E D2G:?8 E:>6 6?565 $F?52J[ }@G]` 2E a 2]>] $F?D6E 4@>6D 62C=:6C[ D@ =:89ED[ 962E:?8 2?5 @E96C 2AA=:2?46D CF? >@C6 :? 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