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When you are watching every penny, making the most of all available discounts is essential.

Kim says: "Being completely responsible for my family's finances and on a tight budget means that every little saving is valuable. I've found that the small discounts that I get by paying by Direct Debit on individual bills really adds up over the course of the year."

Many major utility companies offer discounts on your bills if you pay by Direct Debit. They may only be a few pounds per bill, but over the course of a year they can really add up.

While the total discounts differ from person to person, the table below shows typical Direct Debit discounts available for a range of commonly paid bills. Please note that this is not intended to be a complete list of all discounts currently available. Information correct as at 1 July 2007.

House
Saving
Combined gas and electricity (npower) £80.00
Broadband/Digital TV (Virginmedia) £60.00
Landline telephone (BT) £18.00
IPC magazine subscription to Now Magazine £14.08
Mobile phone £36.00
Total    £208.08

This saving is based on the maximum discounts available from the example providers listed.

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