PFT #80 - Personal Finance Tip of the Week: How Rechargeable Batteries Power up Your Budget

When it comes to our finance tips, we haven’t covered reusable batteries as this seems like a no-brainer; and that exactly a case; however, sometimes we need a reminder. <br /><br />Rechargeable batteries have been around since I was a kid in the 70’s and they juiced up my remote control cars and my giant dual tape deck boom box radio. <br /><br />Now that we are in the 2020’s we still have an insatiable need for batteries for just about anything due to the advanced technology in our daily lives. <br /><br />So let’s run through some stats on batteries with the most common type which are Single and double A. <br /><br />When it comes to these rechargeable batteries they will cost more upfront; but the money that you save is far and away better than buying disposable batteries. <br /><br />Disposables last longer for a one-time use; however, most rechargeable batteries have at least 1,000 - 2,000 charges before they expire. <br /><br />The other factor is that in many states, the batteries are not recycled and therefore end up in a landfill. In fact, California considers them hazardous waste.<br /><br />The bottom line is that viable product solutions are being offered at blistering pace without sacrificing quality while improving the environment - and as always your pocketbook thanks you. <br /><br /><br />Website:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.somethingonmymind.net/" rel="noopener">https://www.somethingonmymind.net/</a><br /><br />Social Media <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/somm.podcast/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/somm.podcast/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChec5qcZBcGkIhUU3belNDw" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChec5qcZBcGkIhUU3belNDw</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/</a>@somm.podcast?lang=en<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/somm.podcast" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/somm.podcast</a><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/Somm_podcast" rel="noopener">https