Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. How to make extra money in time for Christmas
The next two and a half months are going to be some of the most expensive all year thanks to good old Christmas. So here are a few simple ways you can make or find a little bit of extra cash to help boost that budget.
2. Savings rate crisis? Where to put your money
Over the last few months and weeks I've seen more and more banks cut or reduce the interest they offer to their customers. Just last week, the number of 5% regular savings accounts fell from three to one (and there were four six months go). So where can you put your money to get the best return? I've looked at the best rates out there right now.
3. Amazon Prime review: Is it worth the money?
If you're spending £79 every year on Prime, or thinking about giving it a go, I've looked into whether it's actually decent value for money, and shared a few ways to get it for less.
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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.
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1. 20% off M&S Sparks Weekend
I've had an email from Marks and Spencers saying there's another 20% off weekend, so check your inboxes, or have a look at your Sparks account or app.
2. LAST CHANCE - Free Beats headphones with Mac purchase for students
If you have access to a student or academic discount and you're thinking about buying a new Macbook, this is the time to do it, as until next week you'll also get a free pair of Beats headphones. You can obviously use them, or do as I did a few years ago and sell them online.
3. Free Leon hot box
I'm always been a fan of the healthy fast food served at Leon, and I've just discovered you can get a free meal from them if you sign up to their membership scheme.
4. 50% off movie rentals and purchases
Streaming service Chili has a new code that'll get you get up to two movies half-price. You can even use it to preorder big releases, such as the Joker.
5. Meerkat Movies and Meals for £1 trick
For just £1 you can get access to Compare the Market's 2-4-1 scheme, getting you cheap cinema tickets and meals out. Here's how to do it.
Quick deals
Banking and bills offers
- The best bank switching deals
- Free £15 for opening a Monese bank account
- £10 Amazon voucher when you switch energy provider
- Free £5 for getting a Curve card - plus 1% cashback at John Lewis, Apple and more
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Recycle at The Body Shop and get a £5 voucher
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
Entertainment deals
- Sky Sports week pass on NOW TV for £3.99
- Latest cinema deals
- Free Chili 4K movie rental
- Save 4% on Netflix passes
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
Food and drink offers
- Craft beer sale and discounts, inc free beer!
- Three months Tastecard or Gourmet Society for £1
- Free Nutella jar with supermarket cashback app
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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.
- How to get the cheapest advance train tickets
- Are cinema memberships worth the money?
- How to not get rejected for a credit card
- New Nectar app - how to get it and is it worth it
- How to switch bank accounts
- Is your holiday protected?
- How to sell your old phone and make some money
- Contactless payment declined? You might just need to enter your PIN
- Cash hack: The loophole that boosts your supermarket spending
- Is a smart meter worth it?
- Why you need more than one bank account
- How to save money with the world food aisle
- How to pay in a cheque with your phone
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