Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
"Did you have a great Christmas? I've dabbled a little in the sales, but I've managed to only buy things I actually need, which obviously includes a cut-price Chocolate Orange and Indiana Jones Blu-Ray boxset... Have a fantastic New Year's and I'll be back with more tips and deals next week. Andy"
1. 15% off EVERYTHING at eBay - TODAY ONLY
It's not just second hand goods sold on eBay. Big retailers such as Argos, Office, Curry's and Tesco have their own outlet stores. Sometimes these are clearance items, but often it's the same stock as you get direct from their own websites. And this 15% off code means you can save big. Be quick though as it ends 8pm tonight, Thursday 29th December.
2. Got an HMV gift card? Spend it NOW
News broke this morning that entertainment retailer HMV is likely to go into administration any day now. I've shared what you need to do if you have a gift card or plan to spend money there in the sales.
3. 30% off Travelodge
Until New Year's Day you can save almost a third on Travelodge stays next year. You can get the discount on bookings until the end of March, though there are restrictions so you might have to play around to get the dates you want.
4. New £100 bank switching offer
First Direct has brought back the £100 switching offer, which I think is better than the freebies deal it offered for the last year. There's also the potential for another £100 if you change your mind after six months and switch away.
5. Huge festive food discounts
If you haven't already, head down to your supermarket to stock up reduced to clear Christmas goodies. There are discounts on all sorts. I picked up a 75p Chocolate Orange yesterday, but could have had much more. There are also online sales, with big discounts at Hotel Chocolat, Lindt and Thorntons.
6. Tricks to afford an annual rail season ticket
Rail prices go up on the 2nd of January, and one of the best ways to avoid the hike (for this year at least) is to buy a season ticket before that date. Of course, these are very expensive, so I've shared a few tricks you might be able to use to help you afford one.
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Popular deals
Banking offers including
- Bank switch offers
- 3% interest on savings with Chip
- Free £5 and 1% cashback at shops inc Apple, Ikea & Waitrose with Curve
Entertainment deals
- Odeon ticket and three SD movie rentals for £5.99
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- One month of Sky Sports for £12.99 - ends Monday
- Two months free NOW TV Entertainment pass
- Get into London Theatre sale
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Kids Pass 30-day trial for £1 to save on days out, kids meals and cinema tickets
- £5 off already cut-price gift cards at John Lewis, M&S, Asos and more
Food and drink offers
- Three months Tastecard or three months Gourmet Society for free
- Free Nutella jar with supermarket cashback app
- Free Hotel Choc on your birthday
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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.
- Should you regift an unwanted present?
- Are you really going to get a bargain in the sales?
- My rules if you’ve been given a gift card
- Best TV streaming: Amazon Prime vs Netflix vs Now TV
- The corner shop stamp rip-off
- Tricks to get you free delivery
- Tricks to afford an annual rail season ticket
- Changed your mind? Your refund rights
- How easy is it to price match at John Lewis & Partners?
- Get 7% bonus towards John Lewis, M&S and more
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