Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb

My top articles this week

1. Where to price match and save cash

In this article I've shared why price matching isn't just about getting a lower price, and how it's not just something you can get at John Lewis. Here's where you can price match and some of the sneaky benefits that'll get you a better deal. An essential read as we head into the Black Friday and Christmas sales.

2. Is it worth paying less for own brand medication?

There are loads of colds going around at the moment and people are turning to big brands they trust like Lempsip and Beechams to try and get better, even though they tend to cost more than the own-brand versions. So I've taken a look at just how different these are, as well as how to save at least 41% on exactly the same medications.

3. London travel: How to claim forgotten and owed cash on Oyster and contactless cards

This week the BBC reported there's close to £400 million sitting on unused Oyster cards. And anyone who has an Oyster card will have at least £5 on theirs as that was a compulsory deposit. So here's my guide to how you can claim any back money sitting on your card, plus ways you could be owed cash on your contactless card from incomplete or delayed journeys on tubes, trains and buses in London.

4. My Black Friday Bootcamp – get yourself fighting fit

We're two weeks away from the biggest sale of the year, and some retailers are already advertising offers. It's easy to get carried away so here's my bootcamp guide to making sure if you're prepared.

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The top deals this week

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1. M&S: 20% off weekend

Check your Sparks account, emails and post as there's a good chance you'll have got details of the latest 20% off weekend at Marks & Spencer. If you don't have anything then keep an eye out for next week as these offers are sometimes split over two weekends.

2. Asda: Last chance for free bonus

You've until Sunday to take advantage of the Christmas Saver trick that'll get you free money to spend at Asda. You can add between £30 (get a £1 bonus) through to £280 (get a £15 bonus).

3. Theatre Tokens: Get 10% off

A good saving on these official theatre gift vouchers which can be spent at box offices across the country and stacked with savings at London's TKTS discount theatre booths.

4. Honest Brew: Free £10 and free delivery stack

This is a decent deal to save on craft beer via online shop Honest Brew. You'll get a free tenner added to your account when you add a tenner, and there's also a code to get free delivery when you spend £30.

5. Space NK: Spend £100 get a £25 gift card

Until Monday you can get a 25% bonus for shopping at Space NK.

6. Habitat: 25% off everything

If there's something you've been after at Habitat this could be a good time to snap it up with 25% off everything. Just keep your receipt in case things are cheaper in any Black Friday sale.

7. Currys: Early Black Friday sale now on

The first of the big shops to cut prices is Currys and there are a few decent looking prices on KitchenAid stand mixers and NOW TV boxes. There is a price promise that says you'll get the difference back if it's cheaper on Black Friday. You can read more on my Black Friday deals page which will be updated as more retailers announce plans.

8. Nectar Double Up now live

If you've a stack of Nectar points sitting in your account this might be a good chance to boost their value. However, my biggest warning (there are a few) with this promotion is to only swap your points into vouchers once you've found something you want to buy. Here's my full guide to how it works.

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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.

Price-match tricks | Own-brand meds vs big names | £5 Oyster refunds | M&S 20% | Theatre 10% | More