Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Tesco axes 3% interest rate - where to get the best rates
New customers now can't get 3% interest from Tesco, and existing ones will lose the rate mid-June. So where can you go to get the best return on your savings? I've shared where you can beat the inflation rate as earn as much as 5% back.
2. Slow broadband? How to leave penalty free
New rules mean you can quit bad broadband providers if they don't fix your speed. Here's what you need to know, including why it doesn't affect wi-fi issues and a few tricks to extend the reception around your house.
3. Cash hack: How to go to festivals for free
It might seem a little early to be thinking about summer music festivals, but if you want to get in for free then you need to apply now for volunteering opportunities - you can even get to work at Glastonbury! I've listed how to find what's available and a few things you need to consider.
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The top deals this week
I only share deals and special offers on the blog which I think are really good value - and here they are for you too. First some newbies in a bit more detail, then some you might have missed from previous weeks. Click the red titles or blue links for more information.
1. £10 Ticketmaster voucher for £5
This deal via Groupon is limited to one per account but it's well worth nabbing if you're likely to buy tickets this year.
2. NOW TV Sky Cinema Pass to increase by £2 a month
NOW TV is going to put prices for the monthly movie pass up to £11.99 from the 2nd of April, which means now is a good time to stock up on cheaper passes. You can get a two-month gift card for £15, or two months and a streaming stick for £20.
3. Nine months of Sky Sports for £195
For regular armchair sports fans this is a decent offer to guarantee cheap(ish) viewing for the rest of the year. Again it's via NOW TV and this season pass works out as £21.66 a month, down from £33.99. Alternatively you can buy Day or Week passes for less.
4. £150 RBS Bank switching bonus - LAST CHANCE
This big cash offer ends Friday, and it's open to existing RBS customers too. My pick of the accounts is the Rewards account where you get 2% cashback on bills for a £2 monthly fee.
5. £5 off at WH Smiths when you spend £20
If you're in the market for some books or stationary then you can save a fiver online at WH Smiths until Monday.
6. £20 off Amazon Echo speakers
This isn't the best price I've ever seen for the smart speaker but at £69.99 it's possibly the lowest you'll get until Prime Day in July. There are also deals on other Echo devices, including the clever Echo Input which lets you make existing speakers work with Alexa. These are £19.99, down from £34.99.
Quick deals
Banking offers including
- Up to £175 via bank switching deals
- Free £5 for opening a Monzo bank account
- Free £10 Amazon voucher when you get a Tandem cashback credit card
- Get 3% interest on savings with Chip - earn up to 5%
- Free £5 for getting a Curve card - plus 1% cashback at John Lewis, Apple and more
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon - free £5 credit when you top up by £40
- Cash hack: Save 2% at Amazon every time
- Up to £50 off Amazon Business
Entertainment deals
- Latest cinema deals
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- 30-day Kids Pass for £1, giving reduced cinema tickets for all ages
Food and drink offers
- Get a bottle of Brewdog Punk IPA for 50p
- Half-price Easter Eggs at Tesco
- Two months Tastecard or Gourmet Society for £1
- Free Nutella jar with supermarket cashback app
- Free Hotel Choc on your birthday
- Get 50% off Domino’s Pizza every time
- Free Deliveroo credit
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Recent articles you might have missed
I know it can be tricky to read everything I write every week, so here are my main articles from the last few weeks.
- Tricks to help your freezer save you money
- Are your debts a problem?
- Be Clever With Your Cash is five
- How to beat broadband price hikes
- How to save at the cinema every day of the week
- How to stockpile for an emergency
- Cash hack: Boost your cashback payouts
- The ways hotel booking sites could mislead you
- Should you ditch the TV Licence for other TV, radio and online services?
- Why you’re paying too much for medication
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