{"id":101406,"date":"2023-11-29T01:09:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T01:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/?p=101406"},"modified":"2023-11-29T01:09:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T01:09:30","slug":"martin-lewis-keeps-nagging-brits-over-phone-call-because-itll-see-them-get-500-free-cash-from-their-energy-provider-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/lifestyle\/martin-lewis-keeps-nagging-brits-over-phone-call-because-itll-see-them-get-500-free-cash-from-their-energy-provider-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Lewis 'keeps nagging' Brits over phone call because it'll see them get \u00a3500 FREE cash from their energy provider | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
MARTIN Lewis "keeps nagging" Brits over a phone call as it will see them get \u00a3500 free cash from their energy provider. <\/p>\n
The Money Expert\u00a0has urged users paying their energy and electricity bills<\/span> by Direct Debit to check their credit. <\/p>\n Martin revealed on his\u00a0ITV Money Show that energy providers are sitting on billions in consumer credit. <\/p>\n He said: "There are over \u00a38 billion of credit sitting in firms bank accounts and some of it should be in your bank account.<\/p>\n "I've been nagging about it because it's a lot of money saved up."<\/p>\n Direct Debit users pay the same amount every month through summer<\/span> and winter. <\/p>\n But usage cost can get higher in the winter when heating is turned on and lower in the summer. <\/p>\n Customers can reclaim their money back if they have overpaid months with less energy usage. <\/p>\n For this, the money-saving whizz is urging Brits to call their energy companies to receive the cash back. <\/p>\n He added: "Make sure your meter readings are up to date or have a working smart meter. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n "Go online to do a direct debit calculation if you are charged and if it's roughly the right rate. <\/p>\n "What you want right now at this point in the cycle is two months old of energy credit."<\/p>\n On the program a user claimed she received a whopping \u00a3500 in refunds after being \u00a3728 in credit and paying \u00a3199 a month. <\/p>\n After claiming the money, she said her energy provider will hand the cash back on her bank account in the next<\/span> 10 working days. <\/p>\n It comes as Martin Lewis shared a two step method to "make serious money" without lifting a finger.<\/p>\n The Money Expert\u00a0said the benefits<\/span> begin when you check your cash ISA rate.<\/p>\n He also revealed the exact date to get a half-price Christmas dinner.<\/p>\n During an episode of\u00a0The Martin Lewis Money Show\u00a0on ITV<\/span> the money guru gave a "Festive Forecaster" where he revealed when supermarkets will start to reduce their items.<\/p>\n If you want to get a "half-price\u00a0Christmas Dinner" there is one date you should keep your eyes peeled for.<\/p>\n Martin said: "Christmas veg is likely to be reduced around Monday 12 December.<\/p>\n "I suspect there will be big Christmas veg deals coming when we get to that time of year."<\/p>\n There are a few tricks you can use to stay as warm as possible this winter.<\/p>\n If you've got a few pennies to spare consider buying an\u00a0electric blanket.<\/p>\n They are another great way to keep warm and most cost around 3p an hour to run.<\/p>\n Don't forget about preventative measures, draught-proof your home and seal your windows to stop air coming in.<\/p>\n Prices for draught excludes start from a fiver in most stores but a thick blanket rolled up will work just as well.<\/p>\n Loft insulation is also very important as it can stop heat escaping, therefore slashing your heating\u00a0bill.<\/p>\n You can buy insulation from all local builder merchants or retailers such as\u00a0B&Q\u00a0and Wickes<\/span>.<\/p>\n We've found\u00a0five energy-saving gadgets to buy for winter\u00a0that can cut bills by \u00a31,259.<\/p>\n Find out the\u00a013 best electric blankets to keep you warm at night\u00a0this winter.<\/p>\n And the\u00a0eight cheapest hot water bottles to buy\u00a0now to avoid putting the heating on at night.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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