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		<title>Some money saving tips for your pets! Hope it helps you!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a few ways, I&#8217;ve found that can cut the cost of keeping your pet healthy! I AM NOT A VET!IF YOU DONT FEEL CONFIDENT TREATING YOUR ANIMAL YOURSELF,PLEASE SEE ONE! THESE ARE MY PERSONAL TIPS ONLY!
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		<title>Instant Cash Advance Loans are of Real Help to Those Who Have to Pay Their Bills Urgently</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, there arises urgent requirement of finance on account of a person. Instant Cash advance loans provide substantial monetary assistance during this emergency. It provides a solution to the people trapped in the vicious circle of financial stress. A person with good or bad credit record can apply to avail this facility. Therefore, credit record [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, there arises urgent requirement of finance on account of a person. Instant Cash advance loans provide substantial monetary assistance during this emergency. It provides a solution to the people trapped in the vicious circle of financial stress. A person with good or bad credit record can apply to avail this facility. Therefore, credit record does not set any criteria for the approval of the loan. </p>
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<p>Instant cash advance loans are available in both secured and unsecured form. Secured <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.cashadvanceloansuk.co.uk/instant-cash-advance-loans.html">instant cash advance loans</a> require the client to offer collateral as security. In case of unsecured version, one need not has to offer collateral as security. One can apply for either of them as per his convenience and requirements. Interest rate in case of secured loan is less as against unsecured loan facility. Many banks as well as financial institutions offer the facility of instant cash advance loans to their customers. Due to increased competition among the lenders, there has been a slash in the interest rates offered to the clients. </p>
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<p>Application for instant cash advance loans is easy. The form can be downloaded online and can be easily filled by the borrower. Introduction of internet has brought the world come closer. Now all the tasks have become easier. Online accessibility is hassle free as it does not require any paperwork. It saves both time and efforts. Most lenders quote 1 hour for approval, but usually you get a response within minutes. You can apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No waiting on office hours. The borrower does not have to go all the way to the lender’s office in order to take the loan facility. It is a comfortable and convenient way to access the loan amount. The application form asks about the personal information that includes one’s name, permanent address, contact number as well as one’s employment details. The lender also requires information of one’s current account to get details about the borrower’s repayment facility. In case of secured instant cash advance loans, one needs to submit the requisite documents. </p>
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<p>While going for instant cash advance loan facility, one must keep in mind that the lender firm is certified, so that no misuse of the vital information given by you to the firm is made. Moreover, one should be above 18 years of age in order to apply for this loan.  One’s cash is also deposited within hours into one’s checking account, so one can pay his bills almost immediately. No checks to cash. No waiting for a bank to open. Instant cash advance loan is quick and private. One can meet his short term financial requirements through this loan facility. Now you don’t have to be worried about paying bill for car repair or paying a utility bill as instant cash advance loan comes to your rescue. One can even use the money to pay off urgent medical bills. Cash advance loans are an easier approach as against other loans available. Therefore, forget your worries and come forward. </p>
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		<title>Cutting your Home Bills: Save Money and the Planet</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two significant factors have made the majority of households in the UK consider finding ways to cut their energy consumption, water and other utility bills, namely rapidly rising prices and also concern over carbon emissions and the detrimental impact that is having on the Earth. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two significant factors have made the majority of households in the UK consider finding ways to cut their energy consumption, water and other utility bills, namely rapidly rising prices and also concern over carbon emissions and the detrimental impact that is having on the Earth. </p>
<p>But, out of those the one causing most immediate concern is the wallet-busting rises in the average bill over the past two years. The majority of the energy generated in the UK is derived from using fossil fuels, which is a finite source of power. As gas, oil and coal resources are depleted it is only natural that the price of each rises; it is a case of the purest form of supply and demand economics. </p>
<p>Add in the fact that the UK is now a net importer of all those sources of power and there is the added peril that any price fluctuations are completely at the mercy of the supplying countries. In 2008 alone wholesale energy prices increased on the previous year by 66% for electricity and 60% for gas. Although those prices then dropped in 2009, the majority of the price falls are yet to be passed on by suppliers. </p>
<p>In addition, the recession has started to hit home, adding a third factor to why people are examining how they can reduce household expenditure. Other regular bills such as home and car insurances, mobile phone plans and <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://business.bt.com/packages">broadband packages</a> have also come under the microscope as everyone looks to get more value from their household expenditure. </p>
<p>There are many ways to reduce the total of outgoings each month starting with merely examining how we use energy within our home. For example, British Gas has determined that on average out of every £1 spent on heating in the UK 25 pence is wasted due to poor insulation of the home. So, by investing in better loft and wall insulation and draft exclusion we can reduce our heating bill by a quarter. </p>
<p>Questioning the ways in which we use energy around the home is a good place to start. Do we need to keep heating up water at regular intervals just to let it cool down again, or can we become more disciplined and only switch it on when we need it? Turning lights and electrical appliances such as TVs off when leaving rooms also helps avoid wasting unnecessary electricity and powering down computers and other electrical devices rather than leaving them on standby when we aren’t using can save a considerable sum each year. Saving power not only helps our pockets, it helps the planet, so we should all try to examine our current habits and change then for the better!</p>
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		<title>Homemade Solar Power: This Solution Can Slice Your Home Energy Bills In Half</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Homemade Solar Power is one of the best and most efficient solutions to power your household. Along with using homemade solar power, your bills can be reduced by up to 90% in some cases! Solar power converts direct sunlight into electricity using photovoltaics.
Two Problems Associated With Electricity
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.generate-free-electricity.info">Homemade Solar Power</a> is one of the best and most efficient solutions to power your household. Along with using homemade solar power, your bills can be reduced by up to 90% in some cases! Solar power converts direct sunlight into electricity using photovoltaics.</p>
<p><strong>Two Problems Associated With Electricity</strong></p>
<p>1.) Electricity that consumers get from power companies are for the most part created from nonrenewable resources. And as resources get slimmer, prices will skyrocket! You know what that means? Higher home energy bills for you!</p>
<p>2.)Prices Will Continue To Rise Overtime: Each and every year, your home energy bill will increase.</p>
<p><strong>Why Should I Convert To Solar Power?</strong></p>
<p>-When your solar system generates electricity, you’ll reduce the amount of electricity you draw off the grid and decrease the amount of carbon emitted into the atmosphere.</p>
<p>-Saving electricity adds major value to your home, about $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills.</p>
<p>-Electricity rates rise an average of 7% per year.</p>
<p><strong>Costs</strong></p>
<p>-Installing solar panels on your home begins around $1,000 and increases with the size of your home. There is a benefit though. If you install and build these panels yourself, the cost is less than half of what it is to buy a solar panel new.</p>
<p>-Installing homemade solar power provides you with FREE energy, and with this solution, you won&#8217;t have to pay the big name power companies nearly as much as you used to, and your electricity will continue to be renewable.</p>
<p>==&gt;Check out this DIY guide on <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.generate-free-electricity.info">homemade solar power</a> and learn other ways you can reduce your home energy costs and start saving money!</p>
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		<title>Debt Consolidation Loans: Saving Yourself From Multiple Credit Card Bills</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We live in a world of credit cards and quick loans. Whatever you desire, you can likely buy in a matter of minutes thanks to financing. However, it can also bite you back when you get in over your head. Being swamped with different credit card bills very month is really not much fun. Besides, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We live in a world of credit cards and quick loans. Whatever you desire, you can likely buy in a matter of minutes thanks to financing. However, it can also bite you back when you get in over your head. Being swamped with different credit card bills very month is really not much fun. Besides, if you have so many credits cards with different balances, there is a big chance that you already have too many debts in your name and before you know it, you could be heading for bankruptcy. Note that it is very easy to be distracted from your budget if you keep several credit cards. Credits cards a very convenient especially when you go shopping is the mall that you sometimes do not notice that you are already charging too much into your card.</p>
<p>&#13;If you keep more than three credits, the billing due date can be quite confusing that you might end up mixing things up and missing credit card payments. Once you start missing credit card payments even if you did not do it on purpose, you will get yourself in trouble. The disruption on your budget cycle could cause a series of reaction that could be quite difficult to repair. Always remember that once your credit rating goes down, you will have difficult in getting loans in the future. According to experts, it is often To prevent these things from happening, it is best for you to apply for debt consolidation loans and put all your debts into one account.</p>
<p>&#13;Advantages of Debt Consolidation Loans</p>
<p>&#13;There are many are advantages that you can derive if you consolidate your loans. Not only will you have less number of bills to track down, you also can make a fresh start and get better loans terms and conditions. Note that when you consolidate your loan, you start with a new account. Since this is a new account, you can easily negotiate for better payment terms. You easily get a two or a three year payment period for your debt consolidations loans especially if you have a good credit history.</p>
<p>&#13;What can be consolidated?</p>
<p>&#13;Almost all types of debts can be consolidated. In fact, you can include the following in your debt consolidation loans: utility bills, medical bills, gas cards, personal loans, credit cards, late charges, finance charges, back taxes and others. In the case of your credit card, if you have accumulated surcharges on them, don&#8217;t worry, these amounts can be included in your debt consolidation loans so you need not pay for them separately.</p>
<p>&#13;To make sure that all the necessary charges in your credit card are included in the debt consolidation loans, ask your credit card company to furnish you with copies of all the existing charges in your credit card and attach these statements to your debt consolidation application. Double check everything to make sure that things are in their proper order before your submit your documents to the loans officer to facilitate fast processing of your loans.</p>
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		<title>How to Save Money on Your Gas Bills</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the whole world currently in the grip of an economic crisis, people should ensure they are doing everything they can to save money in these troubled times. The first port of call should always be the home, where a lot of savings can be made. Utility bills are often a source of dismay, even [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the whole world currently in the grip of an economic crisis, people should ensure they are doing everything they can to save money in these troubled times. The first port of call should always be the home, where a lot of savings can be made. Utility bills are often a source of dismay, even for efficient users. So how can you save money on burgeoning gas bills?</p>
<p>Comparing gas rates with different suppliers is a good bet as there are numerous different factors that can make your gas bills cheaper. By being with the wrong supplier, you could be spending far more money than you need to. Switching gas suppliers can actually save you hundreds of pounds just by securing a better rate for the gas that you use.</p>
<p>The world of gas is very competitive and there will be many suppliers vying for your cash. To get the best deals you need to look at several factors when comparing: where you live has an effect on your rates, as does your actual usage, payment method and tariff.</p>
<p>First of all, if at all possible you should pay your gas bills via direct debit. Companies tend to charge extra for non-direct debit payments, so paying with direct debit can make you an instant saving. You can also save money by managing your account solely online. Paying for you gas online attracts additional discounts and it is much easier to manage your account with instant access to the relevant information and the ability to provide your own meter readings.</p>
<p>If you are using a pre-payment meter then you should definitely think about switching to a different method – Ofgem has stated that by doing so, you can save almost £170. Not only can switching your gas supplier work out cheaper, you may find other benefits such as better customer service, which can make a real difference when you need to speak directly with your supplier.</p>
<p>You may think switching <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/">gas</a> suppliers would be an arduous task but it really isn’t. Once you have chosen a new gas supplier, simply notify your current provider and then follow the instructions you get from your new gas company. Remember to clear any outstanding payments you may have with your current supplier. Within no time you should be happily receiving cheaper gas bills!</p>
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		<title>Smart Meters Falsely Accused of Raising Energy Bills</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smart meters have caused some controversy recently in America as customers of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&#38;E) complained that rather than lowering their gas and electricity bills, the smart meters actually increased utility bills.
The whole point of smart meters is that they are supposed to make customers more energy efficient. The smart meters replace the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Smart meters have caused some controversy recently in America as customers of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&amp;E) complained that rather than lowering their gas and electricity bills, the smart meters actually increased utility bills.</p>
<p>The whole point of smart meters is that they are supposed to make customers more energy efficient. The smart meters replace the old analogue energy monitors with a digital display that gives information in real time about how much gas and electricity is being used in the home.</p>
<p>The need for smart meters arises out of a need to modernise and replace an ineffective technology which is a surviving relic of a past era. Old energy meters require regular checks and maintenance from members of the energy companies. The new smart meters will make the current meters defunct.</p>
<p>The real benefit of smart meters though is that customers can use them to monitor their energy consumption and then adapt their practices to reduce their energy bills. The problem with PG&amp;E customers is that their bills were rising despite the implementation of smart meters.</p>
<p>One of the limitations of smart meters is that they are not magic wands, they cannot control electricity prices nor can they make energy cheaper on their own. PG&amp;E said that rising gas and electricity bills had nothing to do with the smart meters but were caused by higher energy prices as a result of a rate hike in March.</p>
<p>A lack of communication on behalf of the company led to confusion and a resultant lack of trust in the smart meters from customers. Company officials from PG&amp;E said: “We should have done a much better job in explaining to customers that this rate increase is taking place when you get into these summer months and start using more energy that could have a dramatic impact on your bills.”</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/smart-meters-explained/" title="Smart meters">Smart meters</a> are not the issue, rising energy prices are the problem. What was not mentioned by PG&amp;E was that without smart meters, customers’ energy bills would almost certainly have been even higher. The best way to combat increasing electricity prices is to start using technology like smart meters to help make savings wherever possible.</p>
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		<title>Online Payday Loans Help You To Pay For Unexpected Bills</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Financial problems happen to the best of us. You may be living paycheck to paycheck, just getting by when all of a sudden a catastrophe occurs.
It can be anything from an unexpected doctor’s visit, a need to fill an important prescription, a broken furnace or a higher than normal utility bill. What do you do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Financial problems happen to the best of us. You may be living paycheck to paycheck, just getting by when all of a sudden a catastrophe occurs.</p>
<p>It can be anything from an unexpected doctor’s visit, a need to fill an important prescription, a broken furnace or a higher than normal utility bill. What do you do when you need money today, and don’t have it? Turn to an online payday loan lender to help you out with those unexpected bills.</p>
<p><strong>Héctor Milla Editor of the &#8220;Best Payday Loan Lenders&#8221; website &#8212; </strong><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.bestpaydayloanlenders.com/"><strong>http://www.BestPaydayLoanLenders.com</strong></a><strong> &#8212; pointed out; </strong></p>
<p>“…A payday loan is great for bills that need to be paid because more often than not, the fee for being late on the bill is more than the fee for the loan. This is especially true on a credit card bill that needs paid right away. If you miss your payment, not only will you be charged a hefty fee, you will also be reported to the credit companies as a risk, and your score will certainly be lowered. Instead, avoid the hassle by applying online right away for a loan from a payday lender. You will also have the added advantage of being able to use your credit card right away, especially if you had previously reached your limit…”</p>
<p>A cash advance is perfect when your family needs something right away. They are great for those times where you need more groceries than you may have budgeted for, or you run out of diapers and formula for the baby. Your teenager may have run up the cell phone bill to much more than you expected, and you have to pay it right away. You may have a family crisis, such as a death, or an illness in a long-distance relative that you need to get to. A payday loan can help pay for an unexpected plane ticket or bus fare. Whatever the reason, you can get the cash you need today.</p>
<p>“…Don’t borrow money from friends or family who may give you a hard time about it. Instead, apply online any time of the day or night for a payday advance. When your next payday comes along, your loan will be directly withdrawn from your checking account. Take advantage of these easy, no hassle loans and pay those unexpected bills that have a habit of popping up at the worst times! Save yourself the worry of not having any cash and apply today from the comfort of your own home…” H. Milla added.</p>
<p><strong>Further information and instant approval payday loans regardless of your credit by visiting: </strong><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.bestpaydayloanlenders.com/"><strong>http://www.BestPaydayLoanLenders.com</strong></a></p>
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		<title>What You Should Do If You Cannot Afford to Pay Your Bills?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people are caught into a bad debt situation by borrowing money from one source to pay the minimum payments on other items. Or, they put their living expenses into credit cards, and use their income to pay the minimum payments for these credit cards. When these spending habits cycle month by month, something will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people are caught into a bad debt situation by borrowing money from one source to pay the minimum payments on other items. Or, they put their living expenses into credit cards, and use their income to pay the minimum payments for these credit cards. When these spending habits cycle month by month, something will usually happen at some point that causes the plan of robbing Peter to pay Paul to crash down. So, what you should do if you can&#8217;t pay your bills?</p>
<p>When you find it is getting harder to pay your bills each month, don&#8217;t let the situation becomes worse, the earlier you try to resolve the financial problem, the easier it gets resolved. Below are a few immediate actions that you should put in place in order to recover your financial situation:</p>
<p><strong>1. Stop spending with credit cards</strong></p>
<p>In fact, credit cards should only be used for convenient purpose, when you have no problem in paying your bills. If you have problem in making monthly bill payments, the first thing you should do is to stop using credit cards. It might be hard to get rid of credit card usage since you have been enjoying the convenient of cashless purchases, but you have to do it while you sort through the mess.</p>
<p><strong>2. Know where your money should be spent</strong></p>
<p>Most people trapped into debt mainly due to uncontrolled spending. Therefore, you should know where your money goes so that you can make sure it goes into the right places. List down all bills that you need to pay each month including the debt you owe, every utility bill, etc. Then, look for things that are optional, which can be cut or reduced, for example cable subscription, electricity usage for air condition, etc.</p>
<p><strong>3. Assess whether your earnings are enough to cover all bills</strong></p>
<p>After cutting and eliminating optional expenses, calculate whether your earnings are enough to pay for bills that are necessities. If you find that your earnings are less than the amount of bills needs to be paid, then you are creating debt, which may burden you one day when you have difficulties to pay the minimum payments.</p>
<p><strong>4. Get help if necessary</strong></p>
<p>If you know you can&#8217;t afford to pay our bills, actions need to be taken in order avoid it from going worse. You may need to contact your lenders to negotiate for a finance reconstruction for credit card payments and/or refinance your home to reduce the monthly payment. If you have no confident to handle your debt problem, then finding helps from credit counseling agency might be a good option. The counseling sessions offered by credit counseling service help you to understand your options to handle your financial problem. It is important to understand the available options for debt relief so that you can choose the best option that fits your financial situation.</p>
<p><strong>Summary</strong></p>
<p>You may get into a debt problem if you find you can&#8217;t afford to pay your bills and you let the problem as is it. On the other hand, if you do all the above steps to recover your financial situation, then your financial will back to order fairly quickly.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one likes getting any bill in the post, but with a recent survey finding that energy bills confuse a massive 75% of the public, it seems that gas and electricity bills may be least popular of all.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No one likes getting any bill in the post, but with a recent survey finding that energy bills confuse a massive 75% of the public, it seems that gas and electricity bills may be least popular of all.</p>
<p>Three quarters of those polled by YouGov on behalf of independent price comparison site uSwitch said that they find their energy bills confusing, while only 39% thought that their energy bills were written in plain English.</p>
<p>The survey also revealed the worrying statistic that only four in ten (40%) find it easy to work out how their energy company has calculated their bill.</p>
<p>With the average household spending £1,243 a year on energy bills, and uSwitch predicting that energy bills could quadruple over the next ten years, the quality of energy bills is of particular concern.</p>
<p>Gas and electricity account for a significant proportion of the average household’s budget, and poor bills could leave customers at risk of falling in debt to their energy company, and also make it harder for to find and understand basic information like consumption, spend and tariff details, which are essential for people who want to <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/" title="Compare gas &amp; electricity prices">compare gas and electricity prices</a> and check that they are getting the best deal.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/directory/" title="Directory of UK gas and electricity suppliers">Energy suppliers</a> seem to be lagging behind other sectors in terms of billing, for example, 72% of those polled said that they find bank and building society statements straightforward and easy to understand, and just 41% found credit and store card bills confusing.</p>
<p>Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, commented: “Nobody likes bills, but they do play a fundamental part in the relationship between a company and its customers. A well-written, clear and concise bill should leave consumers feeling empowered and in control, not bemused. This is why it is so worrying to find that three quarters of us are confused by our energy bills.”</p>
<p>She added: “Ofgem has signalled its intention to work with suppliers on improving energy bills. This is a vital piece of work if we are to see well-informed consumers taking full advantage of the competitive energy market. If Ofgem is to succeed in making energy bills simpler, clearer and easier then it has to look outside of the energy industry for ideas on best practice. Judging by our research, it could do far worse than look to banks and building societies, which seem to be leading the way in providing consumers with bills and information they can easily understand.”</p>
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