Cutting household costs
If you are hoping to cut your household spending - on things such as electricity and gas, telephone line rental, insurance - you will find that price comparison websites come in very handy.
Comparison websites help you to find lower prices on household products and utilities. It is worth trying a few different comparison sites, to check for special deals. Sites include:
Help and advice
If you are thinking about changing to a different gas and/or electricity supplier there are handy articles and leaflets to help guide you.
- Try the Energy Retail Association's website or download a copy of their leaflet - 'Energy Made Clear: Making it simple to switch' - below.
- uSwitch.com has a range of articles covering different gas and electricity issues.
- If you would rather talk to a person about changing supplier you could try the uSwitch helpline. The telephone number is 0800 404 7961.
Budgeting and shopping around
Money Saving Expert is a large website with lots of articles, tips and tools to help you save money, work out a household budget, and find special offers.