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My top articles this week

1. It’s time to ditch expensive Sky and Virgin TV subscriptions

If you're still paying for premium pay-TV via satellite or cable you're paying too much. Even if you've haggled down your package I think you can cut your annual bill by hundreds of pounds each year. And doing this doesn't mean you'll go without either. You can get all the major channels for less elsewhere as well as features like multi-room viewing. If you need convincing then this is the article for you.

2. Should you overpay your mortgage?

For the first eight years of my mortgage, I was overpaying every single month, but when we moved house the extra costs meant that had to stop. Two years on I'm about to start making extra payments again. But should you do the same?

3. The problem with price per unit food comparisons

One of the best ways to work out the best value option in the supermarket is to compare the price per unit. But it can also be misleading and confusing. Here's what you need to watch out for.

4. Refer-a-friend: Get paid when your friends switch bank

I'm always sharing with you the best bank switching offers to earn you some extra cash, but it's also possible for you to make some money by getting your friends and family to do the same. Here are the banks that'll pay you £100 each to switch.

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I was really delighted to spot that my podcast Cash Chats has been selected as one of Apple's top shows as part of their "Be A Better You" collection. If you've not listened before then I'd love it if you'd check it out and leave a review.

This week I've been joined by fellow blogger Or Goren to discuss cord cutting and alternatives to Sky TV.

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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. Click the red titles or blue links for more information.

Plus, it's worth following me on Instagram where I post any extra deals which come too late for the newsletter.

1. Boots sale, Advantage points boost and 20% student discount

A load of offers at Boots. From today until Monday you can get £10 of Advantage points for every £50 you spend, then tomorrow the up to 70% off sale begins. And if you have a student ID you can get 20% off next Wednesday and Thursday.

2. Three months NOW TV & streaming stick for £50

This offer for 50% off a pass and stick bundle ends Friday. You should be able to buy multiple bundles to stack up your discounted prices.

3. 50%(ish) off Le Creuset

If you’ve been on the lookout for Le Creuset cast-iron casserole dishes then there are currently some big discounts at Amazon. It’s only for a “Navy” colour in three sizes – 20cm, 24cm and 26cm shallow. They’re still expensive at over £100 each, but It’s rare to save as much at the 44% to 50% here.

4. Free wine and chocs via Vodafone rewards

If you have a Vodafone contract you can currently get a free bottle of wine from Majestic and free chocs from Thorntons, as well as two Vue tickets for £7. If you aren't with Vodafone there is a trick to get access for six weeks for £10.

5. Easter Egg offers

Easter might not be until 12th April, but already the shops are full of chocolate eggs. I think a lot of the time this is just so they can claim higher selling prices when they start putting the eggs on offer – which has already started! Tesco is selling a small selection of medium sized eggs at 50% off, reducing them from £1.50 to 75p. You can get Aero, Smarties, Kit Kat and Rolo eggs in the offer.

6. Apple TV+ reminder

If you bought an Apple device between 10th September and 1st November 2019 then you were eligible to claim a year's free Apple TV - as long as you claim it before the end of January. If you bought something after the 1st then you have three months to claim, so don't miss out.

7. Art Pass trial for £15 - LAST CHANCE

Until 31st January you can pick up a National Art Pass for three months rather than the usual 12. It'll cost £15 so I think it's a great chance to check out some exhibits for free or half-price.

Quick deals

Banking offers

Top switch offer: £175 via HSBC
Best interest: 5% at Nationwide for one year
Top free cash: £50 cashback for opening a TSB account
Free £20 for opening a Monese bank account

Cards and bills deals

Shopping vouchers and other deals

Bills and utility deals

Great SIM only offer: £5.56 a month for 8GB of data with Three after Quidco cashback

Entertainment deals

Food and drink offers

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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.

Time to ditch Sky TV | Should you pay off your mortgage early? | Boots sale | 50% off NowTV sports | More