Opening your mailbox should not feel like an exercise in financial dread every single month. You might assume that the prices on your utility and service statements are set in stone by the corporations. Consumer advocates are revealing that the system relies on your silence to keep its profits high. Surprisingly, several of your largest expenses are actually flexible if you know which buttons to push. It is not your fault that you were never taught the specific language of financial negotiation. Taking back control of your budget starts with making a few strategic phone calls to lower your monthly bills.
