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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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JUDITH
JUDITH from NSW commented:

CONSIDERATION FOR SELF FUNDED RETIREES AND SOME RECOGNITION 

Someone
Someone from NSW commented:

I like the idea of the Fifty Club perhaps with this forum we maybe can help each other some of us who are professionals, example, repairs around the home. gardening,painting etc. Is this a good idea?? Or a silly idea? What does everyone think. Charlie) NSW 

gerard
gerard from NSW commented:

Hey, Anonymous, like a bit of a barter system? Has potential. 

Valerie
Valerie from NSW commented:

Great idea. There would be many professionals among the 50 up club that would be interested for a nominal fee. Lets stick together! 

Someone
Someone from NSW commented:

This is a wonderful initiative, Reduction in as many insurances eg, car, home insurances, etc. Best prices for household goods & services. reliable help for personal finances 

Pradeep
Pradeep from NSW commented:

Reduce council rates which are too excessive & wasteful, Reduce rates of utilities such as water, gas & electricity 

Christine
Christine from QLD commented:

Hi Paul, Happy to show you how you can have what you are seeking and, it is for nothing. Email me at c-kehlar@bigpond.com where I can contact you - email address is fine. Love your Dog. Christine 

Someone
Someone from NSW commented:

Hi thank you for the club 2GB I am hoping that maybe someone in time might have solution's to the removal of a tree on your property. Question? When a home owner has planted a tree and many years later it is causing damage why do you need to approach council? I am on my own and this is causing me quite some worry as to how this maybe solved. I would greatly appreciate any advice. Thank you Charlie 

gerard
gerard from NSW commented:

To my knowledge, Charlie, most councils have to approve tree removal. I think you should ring them and see if you can get a council inspector to see the damage to your house. Hopefully, then, they will give you approval. Regards, Gerard. 

John
John from NSW commented:

Reduction in premium/cost with zero reduction in cover benefits 

ross
ross from NSW commented:

its a great idea and about time we had a fair go 

Glenn
Glenn from QLD commented:

Glenn from Queensland Make life a bit eaiser. 

Gaz
Gaz from NSW commented:

Hope to reduce my living expenses.We've worked all our lives,now it;s our time to get some credits.Hope to replace my current car from a dealer who is not greedy(best of luck with that!!!!!!!!) 

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