Utilities & Bills

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Staying Connected, Staying Solvent?

In this day and age, most people are connected in a million ways, Smart phones, smart TVs. Fridges that can do the shopping, heating you can turn on via remote control. Staying connected can start becoming quite costly, and keeping on top of the bills can prove harder than you think. Here are a couple of ways of keeping your connection costs in check, inspired by Liz Weston over at MSN Money.

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How To Save On Heating Costs?

It’s going to be a brutal winter. I know. I live in Katoomba, and it’s already snowed. In May. And with electricity costs up, winter looks set to be a kick in the financial teeth. Here are some handy tips to save on your heating costs, while staying toasty warm.

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Landlines: Are They A Worthwhile Expense?

Do you even have a landline anymore? We look at whether you even need a landline in these cost cutting times. Perhaps a very easy way to save money?

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How to reduce your mobile phone bill, easily!

I have a problem with controlling my phone bill. It probably has something to do with how much I like having phone conversations, or how I hate being bored so I’ll call someone if I have more than thirty seconds to spare, or how I always have to have the last word on a text [...]

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Doubling your utility bill payments to accrue more credit

I was flicking through Money Magazine this morning and found an interesting little tip from a reader that wrote a letter in.

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Consumer revenge: Cheap home phone calls

It’s Christmas time and we’ve all got loved ones rudely overseas at this time of festive cheer. In this globalised world, people are spread across the world. There’s no time you want to hear their voice more than the silly season, so here are a few suggestions as to how to get and stay in [...]

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