How to save on your bills

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Now you’ve completed your IVA you may be wondering how to make your money go even further as you begin your begin life without the worry of unsecured debt.

There’s no escaping the often ever rising cost of household bills in the UK and it is a sad reality for many that sometimes there’s just more month than money.

That’s why it pays to shop around.

But just how exactly can we make the pound in our pockets go that little further when it comes to our utilities?

From changing providers to making little energy saving changes to day-to-day life, saving on your household bills doesn’t need to be a huge hardship.

Switch on to new providers

We’ve all seen the adverts and read the news stories about how switching energy supplier can save upwards of £300 a year.

However, despite the benefits being laid bare in front of us jumping ship can seem like a daunting process.

The thought of changing energy providers might seem time consuming and even confusing but cutting costs is easier than you think.

Although we always sign up for the best deal when searching for an energy supplier, it’s all too easy to get stuck in a rut and avoid changing for fear of hassle.

Convenience is something that many big energy firms rely on and will often discreetly increase the price of tariffs.

Don’t let your loyalty cost you. Make sure you shop around after your minimum contact length is up to find better deals and avoid hefty exit fees.

Noticed that your supplier has released a new, cheaper, deal? Don’t be shy – give them a call, and they should be able to swap you over to their new deal without paying exit fees.

Remember, dual fuel tariffs that combine gas and electricity are often cheaper and mean that you only have one supplier and one bill to deal with.

Save big with little actions

Changing utility providers isn’t the only way to cut costs on bills each year.

Taking seemingly small actions can give you the power to save energy, money and the environment. From turning devices off at the wall instead of leaving on standby to making energy saving improvements to your home, there are big savings to be made.

Here we shine an (energy efficient) light on a few cost effective changes that are easy to make.

• How long do you spend in the shower? Spending one minute less in the shower each day could save a family of four £75 a year on energy and water bills.
• Speaking of showers, replacing an inefficient shower head with a water efficient one could save a household of four £70 off gas bills and around £115 off water bills.
• Replacing bulbs with energy efficient LEDs could save £35 a year on bills.
• Turning appliances off standby mode could save you £30 each year – don’t forget to turn your phone and laptop off charge too for additional savings.
• Turning down your thermostat by one degree can save around 10% on your annual energy bill whilst keeping your home warm during the colder months.
• Draught-proofing your windows and doors, as well as blocking cracks in floors and skirting boards, can save £20 on energy bills each year.
• Are you eligible for the Warm Home Discount? Energy suppliers can provide rebates on certain benefits. The rebate is £140 for 2019/20 – check with your supplier to see if you qualify.

Change made simple

If you’re worried about changing supplier and unsure about the best way to save on your utility bills, our team can help.

Our experts are on hand to offer a bespoke switching service that will save you money and allow you to make the most of your cash.

We can help take care of the shopping around for you by offering information about the best, low-cost energy deals you could benefit from.