Five Top Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances
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Each month we hand over hundreds of pounds to gas and electricity providers, phone companies, mobile operators and broadband networks without checking whether we are getting value for money on these services. Here’s our guide to saving money on five of your regular monthly outgoings.
1. Save money on Gas & Electricity
The price of utilities rocketed sky-high last year, and many of us saw our bills go through the roof, but it's been a very different story in 2009, as all the “big six” suppliers have cut their prices. While this is good news for energy customers, you can’t afford to sit back, as now is the time to act.
If you’ve never switched gas and electricity supplier, you are likely to make the biggest savings, but even if it’s been a while since you last switched, there may be a better deal out there for you. And with savings of up to £252* up for grabs, what are you waiting for? It’s time to check out the best buy tables to find the best tariff for your usage.
Top tips
• Move to an online tariff and pay by direct debit
• Consider switching to a dual fuel plan
• Check your energy bills and do your own meter readings to make sure they’re correct
• Get more energy efficient by fitting a new boiler or energy-saving light-bulbs
2. Save money on Broadband
Broadband prices have fallen dramatically in the past few years, so if you signed up to your provider more than a year ago, you may well be paying over the odds. Shop around to compare download speeds and download limits – especially if you play a lot of online games or download large music or video files – and make sure you know the full details of the contract before signing on the dotted line.
3. Save money on Home Phone
The recent increase in BT line rental charges has put pounds on the annual cost, so act now to check you’re not paying over the odds for your home phone. With a myriad of firms to choose from, it can be tricky finding your way through the maze of tariffs, call rates and connection charges to identify the best deal, but invest a bit of time and effort in shopping around and you could soon knock pounds off your bill.
4. Save money on TV, Broadband & Phone Bundles
Many telephone and internet providers now offer several services “bundled” together at a discount price, and some even include digital television. Check out these bundle deals as they can often offer the best value for money – though read the small print to make sure you’re aware of hidden charges before signing up.
5. Save money on Mobile Phones
Mobile phone costs can take a hefty chunk out of your monthly budget, so take a look at old bills and if you regularly exceed your monthly allowance, switch to a better package with your current provider. At the end of your contract, don’t just stick with the same tariff - click onto the best buy tables to find out if there’s a better deal available elsewhere.
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* Customers who switched gas and electricity (dual fuel) with Confused.com between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2008 saved on average £252.37.
1. Save money on Gas & Electricity
The price of utilities rocketed sky-high last year, and many of us saw our bills go through the roof, but it's been a very different story in 2009, as all the “big six” suppliers have cut their prices. While this is good news for energy customers, you can’t afford to sit back, as now is the time to act.
If you’ve never switched gas and electricity supplier, you are likely to make the biggest savings, but even if it’s been a while since you last switched, there may be a better deal out there for you. And with savings of up to £252* up for grabs, what are you waiting for? It’s time to check out the best buy tables to find the best tariff for your usage.
Top tips
• Move to an online tariff and pay by direct debit
• Consider switching to a dual fuel plan
• Check your energy bills and do your own meter readings to make sure they’re correct
• Get more energy efficient by fitting a new boiler or energy-saving light-bulbs
2. Save money on Broadband
Broadband prices have fallen dramatically in the past few years, so if you signed up to your provider more than a year ago, you may well be paying over the odds. Shop around to compare download speeds and download limits – especially if you play a lot of online games or download large music or video files – and make sure you know the full details of the contract before signing on the dotted line.
3. Save money on Home Phone
The recent increase in BT line rental charges has put pounds on the annual cost, so act now to check you’re not paying over the odds for your home phone. With a myriad of firms to choose from, it can be tricky finding your way through the maze of tariffs, call rates and connection charges to identify the best deal, but invest a bit of time and effort in shopping around and you could soon knock pounds off your bill.
4. Save money on TV, Broadband & Phone Bundles
Many telephone and internet providers now offer several services “bundled” together at a discount price, and some even include digital television. Check out these bundle deals as they can often offer the best value for money – though read the small print to make sure you’re aware of hidden charges before signing up.
5. Save money on Mobile Phones
Mobile phone costs can take a hefty chunk out of your monthly budget, so take a look at old bills and if you regularly exceed your monthly allowance, switch to a better package with your current provider. At the end of your contract, don’t just stick with the same tariff - click onto the best buy tables to find out if there’s a better deal available elsewhere.
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* Customers who switched gas and electricity (dual fuel) with Confused.com between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2008 saved on average £252.37.
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