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Start the year as you mean to go on, by keeping tabs on your suppliers. Reaping cash rewards is simpler than you might think…
Sadly, these days loyalty rarely pays when it comes to costs such as your landline, mobile phone, broadband and insurance. Switching suppliers for big household bills is one of the easiest ways to save hundreds of pounds, without affecting your lifestyle, and the process can be much smoother than you expect.
Here’s how to make 2024 the year you seize the chance to save…
Focus on the savings
The savings from switching suppliers aren’t to be sniffed at. For example, more than half of consumers could save up to £523 on their car insurance, up to £177 on their home insurance and up to £154 a year on superfast broadband, according to number crunching by Money Supermarket.
Don’t let contracts auto-renew
Never assume auto-renewing is the cheapest option. From utility bills to insurance, always check if you can find a better deal elsewhere. One of the easiest ways to see a range of offers from different companies is to pop your details into a comparison website.
Seek support
If you are nervous about going online, see if a trusted family member or friend will sit down and help you through the process.
Dig out paperwork
Collect copies of your current bills, so you can plug in details such as your current supplier, product, usage and payments. You will get more accurate quotes using the correct information.
Use several sites
In an ideal world, try to use more than one comparison website. Different sites will feature different deals and rarely include all the offers out there. Some of the biggest comparison websites for household bills include Money Supermarket, Compare the Market, Uswitch, Confused.com and GoCompare.
