Save money this Easter with these top 5 tips!
Easter is fast approaching. This long weekend can turn into an extra long break if you are taking the work days off between Easter weekend and ANZAC day. That’s a lot of time off! The team at NZ Compare are certainly looking forward to a mini reset and recharge so that we can tackle the rest of the year. If you are looking ahead to the break and wondering how you might spend your time, we decided to put together our top 5 things you can do to save money. These actionable steps will help you make a tangible and significant difference to your budget. They also don’t take long at all—some of these tips only take a few minutes! So, if you are keen to spend just a small portion of your break saving money, here are our top 5 tips.
1. Compare Bills
Comparing and switching your household bills is one of the easiest and quickest ways to save money. Here at NZ Compare, we are all about helping Kiwis make better decisions with their money, ultimately saving money. Our range of comparison platforms makes it easy and simple to compare and switch a range of household bills including broadband, power, mobile, and finances such as mortgages, personal loans, and insurances.Â
These platforms are designed to make comparing and switching providers a task that will only take you a few minutes. Simply select the bill you would like to compare, enter in a few key details such as your address and any filters, and will show you the best options available to you, so that you can compare all the plans and providers side-by-side and switch to a better deal.Â
2. Lower Power Consumption - Prepare Home for Winter!
Our power bills can be one of the more expensive monthly bills. With prices rising again this year, it’s important that we do everything we can to reduce our power consumption. This can help keep our power bills from rising above average, and giving us that all-too-familiar jumpscare.Â
In the lead up to winter, when our power demands naturally increase, it’s a good idea to make a few simple changes around the house to make sure you can conserve energy, and keep our power bill as low as possible. If you have the means, consider replacing your old fridge, dryer, washing machine, and electric heater. Particularly old appliances can be high consumers of power! Modern appliances are typically more energy efficient.Â
Other things you can do to prepare your home for winter is clean the filter in your heat pump, swap traditional light bulbs for LEDs, and check that your windows and doors seal properly.Â
3. Cancel Subscriptions
This one is going to require some honesty. How many of your subscriptions do you actually use? This long weekend is the perfect time to declutter your subscriptions! Consider opting for the cheapest streaming platform. Or only subscribing to one at a time. You will be surprised how much money you can save by cancelling subscriptions you don’t use.Â
4. Refinance Debts and Loans
Loan repayments can be an expensive bill. Take just a few minutes to refinance your loans and debts to get yourself a better interest rate, and reduce your repayments. Money Compare makes it easy and quick to compare over 30 lenders with no impact on your credit score, all backed by AI. After answering a few simple questions, we will help you compare all the lenders available to you so you can find a better deal, and save money.Â
5. Plan Meals and Try Online Grocery Shopping
Many Kiwis are swapping the admin of navigating supermarket aisles, for online grocery shopping. It's convenient, saves time, and can even save you money. Start by planning your meals for the week. Create yourself a menu of the meals you want to eat, including lunches, breakfasts, and snacks. Check your pantry and fridges, and write a list of all the items you are missing. Then jump online and start adding those items to your cart from the comfort of your home, and skip the drive, the busy carparks, and the aisles full of temptations. Best of all, avoid impulse purchases and food waste!
Online shopping means you can take advantage of deals, swapping out items for cheaper alternatives, and see your total before going to checkout, so you can ensure you stay within your budget.