Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Frugal January: How to survive until payday when you’ve got no cash
If you think this month is going to be a tough one with Christmas credit card bills due and a longer wait until payday, then I've shared what you should be doing to make your money last, and what you shouldn't be doing if you think you're going to run out of cash.
2. Tandem axes cashback credit card: What it means for customers
I've been using my Tandem cashback card for a while now, and made it my top pick of cards you can use when spending overseas. Sadly, on Wednesday Tandem announced that existing users will have to switch to a new monthly membership scheme costing £5.99 a month if they want to keep these perks. I've taken a look at what you'll get for the money and shared a few alternatives.
3. How to set savings goals you’ll actually stick to
More savings tips for you to help you make it a habit in 2020. Here I'll help you set a goal that'll not only be achievable but keep you motivated when other spending temptations come along.
4. My tricks to save money on flights
We're in peak holiday booking season so I've shared how you can bring down the cost of your flights, including flying "open jaw" and looking for codeshares.
5. Seven steps to get the best value hotel rooms
And of course you'll also need somewhere to stay on your holiday, so here are the tricks I use to get the best value for money on hotels, as well as give myself some flexibility to get lower prices even after booking.
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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.
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1. 10p Northern Rail fares
This flash sale started late on Tuesday night (10 hours after it was meant to arrive... you couldn't make it up), but there are still some 10p fares available. It's only for journeys across the Northern Rail network, but that includes Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool, Sheffield and many more. Here's how to get your 10p singles and 20p returns.
2. Claim free £5 Amazon voucher
If you didn't nab this offer before Christmas you're in luck as it's been extended until the end of January. It's only for eligible customers but it's easy to find out if you can claim. If so all you need to do is change your default 1-click payment method to a Mastercard. You'll then get a free £5 voucher to spend before March.
3. Waitrose and Tesco sales
Both Waitrose and Tesco have January sales right now. I think the Waitrose one is better with 50% off brands like Alpro, Sensodyne and Pizza Express.
The Tesco offers are part of the Clubcard Prices and Centenary promotions and neither had offers that really stood out - but it's worth checking it out as there could be something that works for you.
4. Roku streaming stick & 3 HD movies for £17.99
Buy a Roku stick for £17.99 at Argos and you'll not only get a smart stick that works for Netflix, Prime AND Now TV (cutting down on the cables and remotes), but you'll also be able to claim three movies from Rakuten to keep.
5. Unlimited alcohol-free beer
If you're taking part in dry-January then you're going to save a few quid if you pop down to a Brewdog bar as you can get unlimited refills of it's range of alcohol-free beers all month.
6. New £100 TSB refer-a-friend promo
Another increased bank switching incentive this week as TSB now offers £100 to you and a friend if you refer them to join TSB. They'll need to complete a full switch to get the cash, which means closing down their existing account at a different bank.
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
- Free £30 John Lewis & £20 Amazon vouchers with credit cards
- Free £10 with saving app Chip
- Free £5 for getting a Curve card - plus 1% cashback at John Lewis, Apple and more
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Free Amazon £5 voucher
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
- Free £5 B&Q voucher
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
- Free Tastecard or Gourmet Society trial for 3 months
- Free Ben & Jerry's ice cream tub
- Free Leon hot box
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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.
- How to automate your savings
- Frugal January: Spend less by using what you’ve already got
- Swap old clothes for New Look, H&M and M&S vouchers
- Should you regift an unwanted present?
- Tricks to afford an annual season ticket
- The best of 2019
- Best value ways to stream movies at home
- Changed your mind? Your refund rights
- How to get a refund for delayed trains
- Tricks to get you free delivery
- Why you need to clear your overdraft
- Amazon Lightning Deals hacks and tips
- Natwest and RBS Rewards accounts to change
- How to spot scam emails
- My trick to save 6% at John Lewis
- Where to price match and save cash
- How cashback sites work (and how they’ve made me £4,000 in six years)
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