Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Credit scores explained and free ways to check your reports
Credit scores can be a little confusing - in part because there are three different ones and they are impossible to compare. But they're vital as they're a signal of just how healthy your credit report it.
Here's how they work and how to check them for free.
2. How to get the best value sun cream
Just because we're all at home and not on holidays it doesn't mean we can ignore sun protection. But do you need to buy pricey brands, or are cheap alternatives just as good?
Here's how to find out what to look for so you don't pay too much or too little.
3. Andy’s £1k Money Makeover part 9: Shopping hacks
My series of videos that'll save £1,000 or more continues and this week I've taken a look at the money you spend when shopping, probably where most of our money tends to go (at least in more normal times). Find out how the tricks I use to make sure I always pay less.
4. Money news catch up – Thursday 28th May 2020
Every Thursday I'm going to try a new round-up feature for you that brings together some of the headlines over the the 7-days that you might have missed.
So here's what you need to know, including speculation of negative interest rates, and more.
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My podcast this week
Episode #125 Your credit report and credit score
In this week's episode of Cash Chats I've talked more about credit scores and credit reports and hopefully take some of the effort out of keeping track.
Listen on the blog or subscribe (for free) on most podcasting apps including:
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Thanks to everyone who's already joined my new Facebook community for fans of the blog and my Cash Chats podcast.
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.
I've seen this work really well elsewhere so I'm excited about what we can all achieve together.
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. 12GB of data for £5ish a month
Three have a flash sale until Sunday and are boosting the £8 tariff from 8GB a month to 12GB a month. In itself this is great, but combine it with cashback and you can get another £35ish off, making it just over a fiver a month. Here's how to get the deal.
2. £100 back with selected electronics at John Lewis
If you're in the market for a new fridge, washing machine, camera or TV then this offer at John Lewis is worth checking out. Buy a selected product and you'll be able to claim back a £100 John Lewis e-gift card. Here's more on the deal.
3. 10% savings on iTunes and Apple app store
Discounts on Apple credit is harder to come by these days, so these two offers are worth checking out if you have an iOS device. Until next week you can get a 10% bonus direct when you top up with Apple.
Remember this isn't just about buying music or films, it's also useful for cloud storage and apps.
4. Cheap Night In picks
If you're getting fed up with box set after box set, then my latest rundown of some of the cheap and free films, TV shows, theatre productions and music sets you can watch from home over the next seven days.
This week it includes the how to play an escape room game from home, relive Euro 96 in full, tour one of the world's biggest museums and watch gigs from Led Zeppelin, Pet Shop Boys and more.
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Best interest: 2% at Nationwide for one year
- Top free cash: £50 cashback for opening a TSB account
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
- £1 credit for delayed Amazon orders
- 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
- Free Kindle books
- The best TV & film streaming offers and deals including 7-day Disney+ trial
- One month free Lucky Voice at Home
- Free issue of Ethical Consume magazine
- Free online theatre
Food and drink offers
- Tastecard free trial for 50% off Pizza Hut
- Cheap craft beer deals including £10 free spend
- £10 off craft beer
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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.
- The Marriage Allowance tax break explained
- How to watch classic gigs for free online
- Andy’s £1,000 money makeover part 8: Your food
- How to search price history and know if you’re getting a good deal
- The cheapest way to rent movies online and by post
- My £1k money makeover part 7: Your mortgage, rent and council tax
- Cash hack: Free magazines tricks
- The problem with Just Giving, and the best fundraising alternatives
- Andy’s £1,000 money makeover part 6: Insurance
- Santander 123 vs Santander 123 Lite cashback current accounts compared
- My lockdown “homecation”
- My £1,000 money makeover part 5: Your TV & Streaming bills
- Ways to manage your money and mental health
- Tricks to help your freezer save you money
- The top ways to pay during lock down
- My £1k money makeover part 4: Your energy bills
- LTV & the remortgaging tricks that’ll save you thousands
- Is it worth selling old books, DVDs, games and CDs online?
- How to make a budget
- My money makeover part 3: Cut your broadband bill
- How to pay in a cheque with your phone
- My £1,000 Money Makeover part 2: Cut your mobile phone bill
- Time to talk about death and money
- My money makeover part 1: How to save £1,000 or more
- Airtime Rewards review – get money off your mobile phone bill
- Can you pay less on your Council Tax?
- Money saving when you’re working from home
- How secure is your password?
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