Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top content this week
BLOG: UK economy officially in recession
We all already knew the economy has taken a massive hit due to Covid, but yesterday the latest figures showed we're officially in recession.
I've taken a look at what this actually means.
BLOG: Chip fees to change again
Back in June the savings app Chip started charging for some features. That obviously hasn't worked so the company is revising them from October, with a £1.50 monthly fee for using the auto-save feature.
I've updated my review to explain how it'll be charged and whether I think it's time to ditch it.
BLOG: Are you overpaying for an old Sky TV package?
If you still pay for Sky TV rather than NOW TV then it's worth checking you're not on an old package which could be costing you more than the new options released earlier this year.
Plus whether it's worth paying for Netflix via your Sky account.
PODCAST: Cash Chats #136: UK economy officially in recession
If you'd rather listen to me talk about the top story, then check out the latest episode of my award-winning podcast.
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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.
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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. 20 months 0% balance transfer credit card with no fee
If you have any credit card debts which are charging you interest then you really should try to get it on a 0% interest card. Obviously you need to check eligibility first, but it's possible to get 18 months with no transfer fee from Santander, or 20 months from Natwest for existing customers.
Here's my round up of the leading offers for balance transfer and other credit cards.
2. Echo Dot for £21
If you have Amazon Prime and haven't used Amazon Music Unlimited before you should be able to get this smart speaker and a two-month trial of the music service for £20.97. Here's how.
3. Lidl £5 off £25 spend
There's a new Lidl loyalty app launching in September but it seems to be live already - and you can get a coupon for £5 off when you spend £25. More here.
4. Free Champions League and Europa League final
Once again BT Sport will show the finals for both major European football tournaments for free on the 21st and 23rd August.
If you're keen to watch the remaining quarter and semi-finals before then you'll need the full BT Sport. EE customers can get it free for three months, or anyone can buy a month pass for £25.
5. Two-for-one vouchers for Yo, GBK, Nandos & more
New packs of Walkers crisps are based on items from popular chain restaurants and come with 2-4-1 vouchers, which can be used alongside Eat Out to Help Out too.
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Top free cash: £100 cashback for switching
- 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
- Free £15 for new TopCashback users
- £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
- Family day out cards for £1
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.
- Is Monzo in trouble?
- Halifax £5 Rewards hack
- How easy is it to price match at John Lewis & Partners?
- Eat Out to Help Out: How it works, and how to use it with other deals
- Should you go on a holiday this summer?
- Best free business bank accounts
- Monzo Plus review
- Loop reusable packaging supermarket: How it works
- Santander 123 to change AGAIN
- NOW TV price increase: Is it still worth it?
- Club Lloyds account review
- Don’t want to switch? You can still save money
- 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?
- Curve card review
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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