Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Holiday money: How to fix your exchange rate & beat a falling pound
The pound has had a rough time recently, and in particular this week when it briefly dropped under $1.20. It's crept back up a little, but the volatility will continue until we know what's going on with Brexit (and no doubt beyond). This means if you're planning a holiday abroad later this year there's a chance it could get a lot more expensive.
So if you need to make sure your holiday budget doesn't go bust I've a few ways you can lock-in at current rates, giving you certainty as to what everything will cost.
2. How to find bargain second-hand clothes
This month Oxfam has launched a campaign to get us to buy less new clothing. The reason? Well there a few, including the fact that 11 million items are put into landfill every week in the UK.
Over on my Cash Chats podcast I've talked to fellow money bloggers Hollie and Faith about the campaign and ways to get involved.
Then on the blog I've written this article about finding the best second-hand clothes, whether in charity or vintage shops, or for free through "shwopping" with friends.
3. The best student bank accounts
I write a lot about choosing the best bank account - but it's a different criteria you need to consider if you're off to university this month. Here's my pick of the best 0% overdrafts available and the best freebies - including a £100 bonus from one bank.
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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. Tesco Clubcard Prices event starts on Monday
Look out for 100s of discounts at Tesco from next week in a special three week long event just for Clubcard users. Last time around there were some really good discounts, including a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray BBQ sauce for £1. More on how it works here.
2. Swap old clothes for H&M or M&S vouchers
As well as thinking about buying second hand this month, it's good if you can donate unwanted clothing too. And as a reward you can get some free vouchers to spend at H&M and Marks and Spencer. Here's all you need to know.
3. Big end of summer clearances
Lots of shops are massively reducing things like garden furniture, BBQs, camping equipment and picnic gear. Well worth a look. I've shared a few retailers where I've spotted some bargains.
4. New £150 bank switching offer
As one offer ends (HSBC) another one starts. You can get £150 if you switch to RBS, and that includes existing as well as new customers. My pick of the accounts is the £2 Reward account which offers 2% cashback on bills.
5. Amazon Prime Now multi-buy offer
If you're in a town which offers 2-hour delivery as part of Amazon's Prime Now service, take a look at the app as there's a promotion on food, drink and cleaning products that'll give £5 back if you buy five, or £10 back if you buy 10.
6. 24-hour flash eBay sale - 10% off
Yet another eBay deal, this time offering 10% off at selected retailers when you spend £100. The per cent is less than normal but there's the potential for a much higher £100 off, so it's good for higher end products and appliances. Retailers include Curry's, Argos and AO. Ends midday Friday.
Quick deals
Banking and bills offers
- The best bank switching deals
- £10 Amazon voucher or £25 M&S vouchers for signing up to credit cards
- Free £5 for getting a Curve card - plus 1% cashback at John Lewis, Apple and more
- Free £15 for opening a Monese bank account
- Free £5 for opening a Monzo bank account
- £10 Amazon voucher when you switch energy provider
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Cash hack: Save 2% at Amazon every time
- Free £5 Amazon voucher if you stream Prime Video
- Get a free £125 John Lewis gift card (with huge spend)
- £799 Macbook
- Recycle at The Body Shop and get a £5 voucher
Entertainment deals
- Sky Sports week pass on NOW TV for £3.99
- Latest cinema deals - including 5 Odeon for £20
- Free Chili 4K movie rental
- Save 4% on Netflix passes
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
Food and drink offers
- Craft beer sale and discounts
- Three months Tastecard or Gourmet Society for £1
- Free Nutella jar with supermarket cashback app
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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.
- Why you need more than one bank account
- How I cut my bills by £774 in 20 minutes
- Be a star baker on a budget
- How to save money with the world food aisle
- New 16 -17 Saver Railcard – how it works
- Why you still need to watch out for 0845 and 0870 numbers
- How to pay in a cheque with your phone
- Cash hack: 10 tricks for cheaper train fares
- What an overdraft really costs you
- Save money on the motorway
- Lessons from getting a new kitchen fitted
- Cash hack: Cheap cinema tickets with £1 Tastecard Plus trial
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