Utilities, otherwise known as electricity, gas, water and sewerage. Something we all need and pay for monthly, and that’s before even mentioning the utilities of this millenium phones, internet and TV subscriptions! However, most also seem to think that as these goods and services are considered necessities this therefore means there is no way of getting away from paying through the nose for them. You couldn’t be more wrong and I’m going to explain why.
It’s that time of year again where most retailers slash their prices in Black Friday and Cyber Monday events. These sales can prove the perfect opportunity to get those big-ticket items at a fraction of the cost in the run-up to Christmas.
No one moves home thinking that it is going to be cheap. However, it turns out that many people are moving without being aware of all the costs involved in the process.
There are actually a lot of hidden extra costs that people are not budgeting for, making the moving process even more stressful than it already is.
We all know that there are times when it’s a good idea to keep quiet about our finances - for example, bragging about that huge bonus in front of colleagues or doing a ‘loadsamoney’ in the company of strangers. There are, however, times when the money conversation is necessary in order to avoid bigger problems down the line. Whether it’s a fiancee, flatmate or family member, tensions can soon escalate over this extremely emotive subject.
Black Friday is a huge shopping event with big discounts across electronics, home, and toys plus tons more. In the run-up to Christmas, these sales are the perfect time to get those big-ticket items at a fraction of the price.
You might be tempted to think that it is easy to save money on bills in the summer, especially during the heatwave we are enjoying this time. Too hot for heating. Too hot to cook so lots of salad etc.
But the reality is that we still use utilities, and sometimes more than in winter.
