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$700k worth of savings tips from the government

$700k worth of savings tips from the government

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you would have noticed all the talk about energy prices. If you have been off the grid (pun intended), there’s no hiding from your energy bill, which will find you eventually. 

And so will the Federal Government’s latest $700,000 ad campaign!

Launched this month, the Powering Forward Campaign reportedly cost tax-payers $300,000 for 60 seconds of airtime during the AFL & NRL Grand Finals, and as much as $700,000 in fees to a Melbourne ad agency.

There's some useful information buried in there, but it's hidden behind propaganda pushing the government's energy policy credentials.

What do you think of the campaign?

Our take? The website contains some useful info for people wanting to save on power bills, for example it links to the Energy Made Easy comparison site and the Victorian Switchon site to compare offers.

It also contains energy efficiency tips for households, which can be handy.

But all that useful stuff is buried behind the silly “powering forward” slogan and some bumph about the Government’s Snowy Hydro 2.0 and gas reservation policies.

They’re important, but we’d like to see the moneysaving info up front and centre!

Here’s something else you can do to save.

A couple of months back, the Fiftyup Club started our Power-Up Campaign,  which now boasts a staggering 50,000 registrations nationally That tells us that you do want to do something about energy prices even if it’s just to send a message to power companies that enough is enough.

While Australia may rank second in the world for quality-of-life, we rate first in the world for the highest energy prices. Data from the Carbon + Energy Markets' MarkIntell service says we’re ahead of Germany, Denmark and Italy with 4 Australian states in the top ten (click here to see the list).

This despite Australia having every energy resource available in the world including coal, wind, solar, nuclear and sea-water hydro power.

What can you do? It’s as easy as picking up the phone, calling your energy retailer and asking for a better deal. Don’t take no for an answer. The energy market has never been so competitive and you can get results, with many members reporting savings in the hundreds of dollars.

Click here to see the latest Fiftyup Club energy offers, extended for a limited time only


 

 

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Tom
Tom from NSW commented:

Recently after driving and paying car insurance for all but 50 years and no accidents ( or I might add fines) had a young guy turn in front of me and we collided. Funny part was had finalised a change over for a new car with retirement imminent and one week prior had been advised the new car was ready to pick up - now four days after this accident. Police even said it more than likely be a right off! As the car of "young" age had it insured with NRMA for their nominated figure! The repairs were quoted as $7000 approx - and take up to 6 weeks! New car supplier did not want to wait for repair and trade - refinanced to take on time - NRMA when asked to write off for the $7000 and I would be ok they said no because their nominated figure on insurance was $14000. After talking with them on three occasions still adamant it would be fixed I vented my amazement to no avail. I was then left to sell the car privately with the NRMA being quite inflexible. The final discussion with pick up of repaired car found the final cost to NRMA for repairs was over $10000! So if they had taken my offer request to write off for $7000 they would have saved and saved me the angst and trouble, and extra cost of refinance! 

Jo
Jo from NSW commented:

Make businesses aware that our resources are limited 

Jeff
Jeff from QLD commented:

52 years of paying taxes, registrations, rates etc. Time for big brother to give a little hand up, not a hand out. 

Henry
Henry from NSW replied to Jeff:

Jeff: Politicians have to remember that pensions are a right, not a benefit. This club will definitely get discount for us due to the amazing amount of members they have managed to attract. To complement this club I also joined The Seniors Club (www.seniorsparty.org). Their main objective is to be represented in Canberra, then start turning our needs into policies. This is something we have never had and we badly need it, wouldn't you say so. 

Pat
Pat from NSW commented:

Make businesses aware that we do not have unlimited financial supplies 

Patricia
Patricia from NSW commented:

Lower prices, discounts and privileges. 

Giuseppe
Giuseppe from NSW commented:

We need a little of easy time after so many years dedicated to work . 

Henry
Henry from NSW replied to Giuseppe:

Giuseppe: You are quite correct. This is why I also joined The Seniors Party (www.seniorsparty.org). They are looking at being represented in Canberra to assist us seniors with our needs. Not bad, eh! 

Marie
Marie from NSW commented:

Giving consumers over 50 to have the possibility to ease a little the pressure of the day to day living expenses, insurances for homes and cars, electricity accounts that are sky high and we have to watch not to use it to be able to afford it. 

Colin
Colin from QLD commented:

Oi! I am not putting myself down by saying that I live in the bush. Like most out here we feel more advantaged than those who, in ignorance, believe that the city is the only place to live. But the reality is that one of the benefits of living in the bush is cheaper prices. I'd settle for fresh vegies! 

Henry
Henry from NSW replied to Colin:

Colin: I like your answer: it's so true. This club will get discount for us due to the sheer amount of members they have managed to attract. Incidentally, I also joined The Seniors Party (www.seniorsparty.org) that is looking at being represented in Canberra to turn our needs into policies. I strongly suggest you have a look at their website: they are strongly rural supporters. 

Lisa - Fifty Up Club
Lisa - Fifty Up Club from NSW replied to Henry:

Hi Colin, Thank you for your feedback! You are 100% correct the more people that sign up the more discounts the team here can attract. So far we have gained a great deal of interest looking at the number of people onboard so far. The more the better so we should all keep spreading the word! :-D 

Daniel
Daniel from NSW commented:

Great Idea..lets hope the over 50's will now get better deals to help ease a little pressure off the day to day living pressures we all face 

Henry
Henry from NSW replied to Daniel:

Daniel: I agree with your comments. I found a party called The Seniors Party (www.seniorsparty.org). Their main aim is after getting proper representation in Canberra to turn those needs of ours into policies. After I joined I have never looked back. Have a look at their site and read something it's called Declaration of Intentions. 

John
John from NSW commented:

Henry - Something should be DONE to HELP us ALL 

Henry
Henry from NSW replied to John:

John: Please have a look at the following website: www.seniorsparty.org I joined this party because of what they believe in and aiming at. It looks sincere. 

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