What Difference Could £500 Make to You and Your Family in 2018?
As a special thank you to our customers, we have been entering all existing Electric Ireland customers into a monthly draw to win £500 worth of electricity. This will also include everyone who switches to Electric Ireland by the end of the previous month.
£500 could power a home for a whole year and leave you with £500 to spend on other necessities - and maybe some luxury items, too! Just think, if you win our monthly prize of £500 worth of electricity, that contribution could go towards other costs such as the below:
1. Food Shopping
Dependent on your food budget for the month, £500 could go a long way for a family. Healthy eating can normally be expensive, so you could enjoy more fresh fruit and vegetables, and local produce your local butchers and delicatessen. What’s more, this extra bit of cash might allow for some more adventurous recipes and meals during the week. Check out our blog for a variety of handy and tasty recipes to see you through the year.
2. Family Short Break
Is it about time the family had a weekend away? £500 could mean a much-needed family break during the school holidays. Whether you’re holidaying at home or travelling abroad, £500 could cover that hotel break, contribute to excursions for the family or provide even more travel money fund to make the most of family time together and to create some lasting memories.
3. Social Life
We all live busy lives and sometimes socialising falls by the wayside. With work, school runs and playdates, it’s important to take some time out for yourself. With £500, you could use some of your winnings to pamper yourself; spend a night away with your partner; take a solo break, or have a day of shopping with close friends. The world is oyster!
4. Home Improvements
A new year could bring with it improvements to your home with the help of £500 towards your energy bills. Maybe it is time for a new boiler installation, some landscaping in the garden, or a refresh of paint and soft furnishings to give a room a brand-new look and feel. Your home is your sanctuary, so it is important to make time for it if you can.
Check out our five great garden items if you are thinking about tackling your garden this spring or summer.
5. Household Items
The washing machine breaks, the oven is on the blink, the TV is playing up… Does this all sound familiar? There is nothing more stressful than when one of your most used appliances starts to falter. That’s when £500 will come in very handy – providing more than enough to buy a new of the range washing machine, an electric double oven, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher or a 49” Smart TV. Buy an appliance that is A, A+ or A++ efficient to save energy and money in the long run.
6. Debts
Are you struggling to make it to the end of the month? According to The Guardian, the average person in the UK owes £8,000 – on top of any mortgage debt.
Any outstanding debts can be a worry, whether it is credit card debt, day-to-day expenses or the cost of running a car – it all builds up. £500 could help towards clearing away some of those outstanding payments and at least give you some breathing space.
7. Savings
If you’re debt-free and have the luxury of saving then you could put your £500 in a savings account, open a Cash ISA, make an investment, or plan for your future by making a lump sum contribution to your personal pension.
If you’re not investing in your future, why not open a savings account for your child and cover the cost of school uniform or any school trips during the year.
Read our top tips on how to be smarter with your wages if you are keen to save more.
If you’re an Electric Ireland customer or you’re about to make the switch, you’ll be included in our Customer Draw to win £500 of free electricity.
Let us know what difference a £500 saving on electricity could make to you and your family by visiting our Facebook and Twitter page and by sharing the hashtag #SmarterLiving.