Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Budget 2020: What it means for you
The new government had its chance to set out its plans for the economy in Wednesday's Budget, with the Chancellor laying out how they'll deal with Coronavirus alongside some big spending announcements. Here's everything you need to know, including new rights for sick pay if you need to self-isolate due to Covid-19.
2. Savings, mortgages and debts: Will the interest rate cut affect me.. and you?
Another big announcement on Wednesday was a 0.5% cut to the base rate of interest by the Bank of England. This will have a big impact on your savings and your mortgage - here's what you need to know.
3. Halifax Reward accounts to change: Is it any good?
I've not recommended the Halifax Reward account for a while as it pays out a measly £2 a month - but that's all about to change.
From June you'll be able to chose to get £5, cinema tickets, movie rentals or digital magazines every month. It sounds good but in practice it's not necessarily the best use of your money thanks to some tough requirements for eligibility. I've taken a look at all the changes.
4. How secure is your password?
Last week Tesco, Boots and Virgin Media all revealed they'd had data breaches, meaning it's a good time to think about just how secure your passwords are.
Find out how to check whether your data has been compromised, which passwords need changing, how to check the security of new passwords and how to manage a load of random passwords.
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More on the budget and interest rate cut over on the podcast
In this week's episode I've talked more about how the big rate cut and measures announced in the budget could affect you.
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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. Nine-months of Sky Sports for £198
This NOW TV season pass will make your sports viewing just £22 a month - cheaper than the normal £34 a month cost or a bundled deal with Sky. And you might be able to save more if your bank account has a cashback offer (my Natwest account is offering 25% back). However it's worth considering the chance that lots of sport could be abandoned due to coronavirus.
2. £25 off a year of Disney+
I shared the £10 off deal a few weeks ago but I've spotted that cashback site TopCashback is giving people an extra £15 back on this discounted price of £49.99 . And if you've never used TopCashback you can get an extra £10 bonus on top!
3. Free wills for over 55s
In March, anyone over 55 can book an appointment to get a free will. It's hoped you'll also donate to charity but there's no requirement. It's really important to do this - especially with coronavirus likely to impact older people more seriously.
4. 25% off everything at Habitat
A good chance to save on anything from sofas to lamps with 25% off everything until Sunday.
5. Amazon Echo Show 5 for £50
This smart screen from Amazon is reduced from £79.99 to £49.99, so 38% off. That's a decent discount for this device. There are also discounts on Fire TV sticks.
6. Possible £5 off £25 at Amazon
Some Amazon customers are eligible for a £5 off voucher when they buy something sold directly by Amazon (so not anything fulfilled by Amazon or sold by a third party). Find out if you're eligible.
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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 £20 from Monese
Cards and bills deals
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Free Amazon £6 voucher
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
- Free £5 B&Q voucher
- 0% finance deals on new Samsung or Apple phones
Bills and utility deals
- Great SIM only offer: £4.56 a month for 8GB of data with Three after Quidco cashback
Entertainment deals
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- Free issue of Ethical Consume magazine
- Get 5 Odeon tickets for £23.75
Food and drink offers
- Free Tastecard or Gourmet Society trial for 3 months
- Free Ben & Jerry's ice cream tub
- Free Leon hot box
- Free drinks in London
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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.
- Is your holiday protected?
- ISAs explained
- Fairtrade bananas: How much more do they really cost?
- How to stockpile for an emergency
- The best reward and cashback credit cards
- How to stick to a budget
- Can you really eat ethically?
- Cheaper alternatives to Sky TV and Virgin Media
- Interest rates cut at TSB, NS&I and Marcus
- How to stop spending money
- Sainsbury’s Nectar prices – are they any good?
- Are your Tesco Clubcard vouchers about to expire?
- Joint bank accounts - Good or bad?
- Money transfer credit cards – Can they save you money?
- How to get the best price on your mobile phone contract and save
- Spotify vs Apple Music vs Amazon Music vs Tidal & more
- It’s time to ditch expensive Sky and Virgin TV subscriptions
- Should you overpay your mortgage?
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