Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top content this week
BLOG: NOW TV price increase: Is it still worth it?
In September the price of a NOW TV Entertainment pass will go up for the second time in a year. This is alongside increases on the other passes over the last 18 months.
So is it still a cheaper alternative to Sky or Virgin? And can you beat the price increase? I've taken a look.
BLOG: Club Lloyds review
With no switching incentives and interest rates so low, there are fewer reasons to change your bank. One which does still offer something is the Club Lloyds account, which gives you a choice of cinema tickets, movie rentals, magazines or a dining card.
You can also get up to 2% interest, though that will be changing in October, and the account promises other features such the new ability to cancel subscriptions.
I've taken a look at whether it's worth opening this account or not.
BLOG: Don’t want to switch? You can still save money
I finally got to visit my parents at the weekend - for the first time since February - and while there I helped them haggle down the cost of their BT broadband bill.
Yes, I could have got them a cheaper deal by switching them, but as they were keen to stick it's proof that you don't have to change supplier for your internet, TV or mobile to save money.
PODCAST: Cash Chats #132: Money personalities w/ guest Catherine Morgan
This week I've been joined by Catherine Morgan to talk about the different type of behaviours and habits that relate to your finances.
If you can leave a rating and review on the podcast app you use when you listen that would be really appreciated.
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The idea is that it's a space for us to connect throughout the week, as well as give you all a chance to ask questions and share your own money saving and money making ideas.
So please do head on over, join up and say hello.
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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, including a deals of the week video update on Friday.
1. Best credit card offers and promotions
Here's a new round-up of the best credit cards right now, from the longest 0% balance transfer and purchase cards through to the best cashback, travel and credit building options.
2. £5 back when you spend £50 in Superdrug
Today only, customers with a Superdrug Health & Beauty card can get £5 worth of points back with a £50 spend. There are other offers too.
3. £50 cashback with £250 investment
This offer from Natwest Invest will give you £50 back if you invest £250 over four months. Obviously you need to be aware the investment could lose value and there will be fees. Here's more on how it works.
4. £16 Brewdog beer and snacks voucher
If you're thinking of heading back to the pub, then this voucher will save you 44% on beer and food for two at Brewdog's bars.
5. Ikea sale now live
Usually the Ikea sale is in-store only, but this one is also available online, so it's worth a look if you're not yet up to braving the maze that is an Ikea warehouse.
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Top free cash: £50 cashback for opening a TSB account
- The best cash savings accounts - inc up to 2.75% interest
Cards and bills deals
- Free £25 M&S & £10 Amazon vouchers with credit cards
- Up to £125 bonus from American Express
- Three SIM-only 8GB of data for £5.50 a month
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amex Shop Small: £5 back when you spend £10 (up to £50 back)
- Free £15 for new TopCashback users
- 20% off Paperchase
- Free £3 to spend at Costa
- £5 off Amazon - for some
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
- 0% finance deals on new Samsung or Apple phones
Entertainment deals
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- One year free Mubi streaming service hack
- Free movie rental & Kindle book
- Free and cheap Kindle books
- The best TV & film streaming offers and deals
- One month free Lucky Voice at Home
- Free issue of Ethical Consumer magazine
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.
- M&S Sparks revamp: How the reward scheme will work
- Travel spending cards: Which are best? credit vs debit vs prepaid
- Summer Statement – Stamp Duty & VAT cuts, job funding and more
- Why you need more than one bank account
- Reward credit cards: Which are best – cashback vs points vs miles?
- Cinema reopenings: How to save money
- Curve card review
- Should you book a holiday this summer?
- The best price comparison and tracker sites for your shopping and spending
- How to get free Amazon returns
- The best mobile bank: Monzo vs Starling vs Revolut vs Monese
- Spare cash due to lockdown? Here’s what you should do with it
- Chip savings app to start charging a monthly fee
- Credit scores explained and free ways to check your reports
- The Marriage Allowance tax break explained
- Cash hack: Free magazines tricks
- Santander 123 vs Santander 123 Lite cashback current accounts compared
- LTV & the remortgaging tricks that’ll save you thousands
My £1,000 money makeover
Here's my complete series of tips and tricks to help you make savings of at least £1,000 - if not more!
- Part 1: Your subscriptions
- Part 2: Your mobile phone bill
- Part 3: Your broadband bill
- Part 4: Your energy bills
- Part 5: Your TV & Streaming bills
- Part 6: Your insurance
- Part 7: Your mortgage, rent and council tax
- Part 8: Your food
- Part 9: Your Shopping
- Part 10: Your banking & savings
- Part 11: Clearing you debts
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