12-03-2025, 05:01 AM
Because low user rates are no longer a thing, and because loyalty programmes like being a good budget maker are also now removed - courtesy of the government changes, my power bill over the last two years has gone from an average of $60 - $70 a month, to around $100. And will go up by another $10 over the rest of thus year, no matter which company I use. So, I moved to take advantage of a new customer offer that gives me bundling freebies, but on a twelve month contract, rather than a two year lock in. I use a lot of internet so opt for a good unlimited plan which is usually another monthly $100. With my new provider the savings I make on the reduced broadband charge plus the introductory credit offset the rising power account, so my budget stays about the same, $100 a fortnight coming out by automatic payment to keep my account well in credit so it is one worry I don't have if a vet bill or unexpected scoot cost comes up.
It really does pay to do what you are doing, research the offers, add up the numbers, and keep the contract as short as possible. Or none at all if you can get it. That way we can keep shopping around as things change. And they will!
It really does pay to do what you are doing, research the offers, add up the numbers, and keep the contract as short as possible. Or none at all if you can get it. That way we can keep shopping around as things change. And they will!