Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Sainsbury’s Nectar prices – are they any good?
A new promotion has just launched in Sainsbury's that gives Nectar card customers discounts on more than 200 products. I've had a look at how it works and whether you're really going to save any cash.
2. Joint bank accounts - Good or bad?
There are plenty of benefits to having a joint account, but you need to be aware of the negatives too. I've taken a look at when it's good to have one, what to watch out for and why you need to keep some cash to yourself.
3. Money transfer credit cards – Can they save you money?
You'll know already about 0% balance transfer and 0% purchase credit cards. They're great to help reduce the cost of credit card debts or spread out large payments, but they're no good when it comes to clearing things like overdrafts and most catalogue debts. Instead, you might want to check out a 0% money transfer credit card. Here's how they work.
4. Are your Tesco Clubcard vouchers about to expire?
This week Tesco revealed that there are £17 million worth of Clubcard vouchers will run out at the end of February. SEVENTEEN MILLION POUNDS! If you ever collect these then you should check your account now so you don't lose out. To help, here are my top ways to spend them.
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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. New £175 bank switch bonus
Only last week I was saying it was time to ditch Natwest... well they've now introduced a huge £175 switching bonus which is open to new and existing customers - as long as you've not had a bonus from them already.
2. Double cashback at Quidco
If you are a Quidco Premium member you'll get double cashback today and tomorrow. Premium costs £1 a month but you're only charged months you use it and you can cancel at any time.
Not every category is included (eg you can't use it on insurance or travel) and a few shops aren't taking part, but it's a good chance to boost your returns.
3. Free desserts with Deliveroo
This weekend you can get a free dessert when you order a main at selected restaurants via Deliveroo. It includes the likes of Bills, Itsu, Byron and Frankie & Benny's. Ends Sunday.
4. Valentine's meal deals
Most of the supermarkets are offering dine-in deals that include starters, mains, sides, desserts and a bottle of fizz. Here's my round up of what's included where and how much they cost.
5. 25% off Tu Clothing
Until Monday save 25% at Sainsbury's budget clothing range. Online and in the bigger stores.
6. Half term savings
If the kids are off school next week it might be worth taking out a £1 trial of services like Little Bird or Kids Pass which promise discounts on days out and kids meals. It's always worth checking there aren't better deals out there though, especially for popular attractions.
7. Free BritBox for EE mobile customers
From next month anyone with a pay-monthly mobile or tablet contract with EE will be able to get six months free BritBox.
8. Valentine's Day Flower offers
There's only a few hours left to get your order in for flowers ahead of Valentine's Day, so I've rounded up some of the best offers I've spotted.
Quick deals
Banking offers
- Top switch offer: £175 via Natwest or HSBC
- Best interest: 5% at Nationwide for one year
- Top free cash: £50 cashback for opening a TSB account
- Free £25 for opening a Monese bank account
Cards and bills deals
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Free Amazon £5 voucher
- £100 John Lewis voucher when you spend £500
- 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
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- Get 5 Odeon tickets for £20
- Get 2 free movie rentals, 2 kindle books and 2-4-1 Odeon
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 get the best price on your mobile phone contract and save
- Spotify vs Apple Music vs Amazon Music vs Tidal & more
- Do you really need to switch bank?
- Should you ditch the TV Licence Fee for other TV, radio and online services?
- It’s time to ditch expensive Sky and Virgin TV subscriptions
- Should you overpay your mortgage?
- The problem with price per unit food comparisons
- Refer-a-friend: Get paid when your friends switch bank
- The 9 money apps I won’t go without
- Santander changes cashback and interest on 123 accounts
- Can split tickets really cut the cost of train fares?
- 0% balance transfer credit cards – are you using them the right way?
- How to survive until payday when you’ve got no cash
- How to automate your savings
- Swap old clothes for New Look, H&M and M&S vouchers
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