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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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rod
rod from NSW commented:

must say that most of us over 50`s have been the burden of tax increases and utility price hikes over the past many years and yes it is time that we get something back. 

Vicki
Vicki from NSW commented:

I would like to see discounts on electricity accounts and Health insurance i heard its going up 50% if it does it will be unaffordable. 

keith
keith from NSW commented:

I would also like to see petrol prices compare with the city country always cop the higher prices it is a joke freight does not cost 15/20 c a litre 

Guan
Guan from NSW commented:

Discounts on holidays, cars, petrol. 

Mike
Mike from NSW commented:

A true recognition of the buying power of older Australians......who have disposable income and are looking for the best and most advantageous deals. 

Paul
Paul from NSW commented:

Real Discounts 

David
David from NSW commented:

first I would like to see discounts on transport, all utilities, medical, insurance, registration especially on caravans Over 60s payroll tax reduced while working . Overall purchasing power as a group, generating cost reductions across the board especially when you look at what and how many people over 50 are purchasing homes , cars, homes, caravans using their funds travelling all around Australia. How many companies are benefiting from over 50s? 

Ray
Ray from NSW commented:

Possible cost saving on power/energy 

Peter
Peter from NSW commented:

Utilising the purchasing power of a group of people such as this forum should be able to generate cost reductions across the expenditure profile of all households, by using a professional approach whilst negotiating with suppliers. I would gladly assist in any form as I have such a background. 

Peter
Peter from QLD commented:

Better deals and service for general insurance, mortgages, private health insurance and energy. 

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