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Have you changed some of your light bulbs for low energy ones? And have you wondered why your bills are not any less? Of course it probably is the case that your bills would be higher had you not changed them, but it is hard to judge the cost benefits of making the change.

I have found a neat device that can help solve the problem, and even if it doesn't lead you to cut your electricity consumption, at least you will understand the value you are getting for what you are paying. And that is an essential aspect of managing your wealth.

Visit efergy.com for details of the device. It costs £39.99 from Maplin including delivery and VAT

You just place a sensor around one of the wires near your meter, and it transmits information to a handheld unit by wireless. The unit can be taken around your house, and with your family you can discover how much each appliance is really costing to run. How much power all your equipment on standby is consuming.

It summarises the usage, cost, and related carbon emissions for the current day, week and month, as well as telling you the power being consumed at any instant to the nearest Watt.