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How to get multiple American Express sign-up bonuses
The main Amex welcome offer rule is you can only get it once unless you've not had a card in two years. However, if you apply for the right first card, you will be eligible for a second and third bonus on top! Here's how the hack works.
The Disney+ price increase isn’t new, but some will only start paying it now
If you saw news of a Disney+ price increase this week you might have thought "not again". But actually it's the same one announced last year - it's just that some customers will only start paying now. Here's what you need to know and my top ways to pay less.
VIDEO: The Best Lifetime ISAs
If you're under 40 and looking to buy your first home, a Lifetime ISA can be a great way to boost your deposit by 25%. It's also an option for retirement (though not for most). In this video I've taken a look at the best LISAs to open, and if you should transfer an existing account.
32 Natwest and RBS branches to close in 2022
Yet more banks are going to close this Spring! Here's which branches are closing and my thoughts on what to do if you're affected.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
#252: Subscriptions and streaming
The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:
- How to cancel unwanted subscriptions
- Why you don’t need more than one streaming service
- Plus a listener question about whether buying a new fridge will reduce energy costs
#251: Your Money, This Week – 11 February 2022
My weekly bonus episode looking back at the top money news is back, and this week I'm joined by journalist and blogger Charlotte Burns to discuss the following:
- Can cutting Netflix help you buy a house?
- Renting costs soar
- The most popular banks
- Parking charge caps
- & More
You can listen to episodes via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
If you do listen on one of these apps, please do take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review!
ASK ANDY
Next live Q&A: 22 February 2022
The next Ask Andy live stream will be in on Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 7pm. This is the best place to ask me your questions. Make sure you follow me on YouTube or Instagram so you get notifications.
THIS WEEK'S TOP DEALS
I only share deals and special offers on the blog which I think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.
I'll also share a quick update on Instagram on Saturday morning.
1. Apple TV+: Up to 8 months free
If you're thinking of ditching Disney+ (or other streaming services) then I'd recommend giving Apple TV+ a go. I've just watched The Morning Show and Mythic Quest and just started the second season of Ted Lasso. All really good - and you can easily get 3 months free, and maybe another 5 on top. More here.
2. Nationwide: £125 x 3 switching offer
If you've got a significant other, then between you there's up to £375 available in switching bonuses from Nationwide. There's up to £125 if you each switch into a personal Nationwide account (new or existing), and another £125 for switching into a joint account. More here.
3. Brewdog: 4 cans of Hazy Jane for £1.95
New members of the free Brewdog loyalty scheme can claim four cans of Hazy Jane IPA for the cost of postage - just under £2. Here's more.
4. Cineworld: 50% off first month and free Tastecard
If you have a Cineworld near you and go frequently, then you can get the first month of Unlimited half-price (minimum three months) and nab a free restaurant discount card. More here.
5. Just Eat: 25% off via Vodafone
If you're with Vodafone (or if you follow my hack you can get 25% of Just Eat orders each week for the next month. Here's more.
6. M&S: Possible Sparks freebie
I randomly checked my Sparks app this week and spotted I could claim a free pack of Percy Pigs. It probably won't be for everyone, and if you do have an offer it might well be something different - but it's worth a look. Here's more on Sparks.
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Me talking money elsewhere
Though I'm mainly on my own channels, you can also catch me this week at the following:
- In my Metro column, I look at "Why it's important for couples to share responsibility"
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £150 cash bonus
- Top reward account: £5 a month from Halifax
- Top cashback account: Up to 3% back with Santander 123 Lite
- Top ethical bank: £60 voucher or donation via Triodos
- Monzo: Free £5
Savings & investing offers
- Top regular saver: 3.04% from Natwest
- Top current account interest: 2.02% from Virgin Money
- Top easy access account: 0.71%
- Chip: £20 bonus & 0.61% interest
- Raisin: £50 bonus on £10k of savings
- Freetrade: Free share worth between £3 and £200
Cards and bills deals
- 0% Balance transfer: 18 months with no fee & £20 cashback
- American Express: The best welcome bonuses
- Curve: Free £10 welcome bonus
- Money Dashboard: Free £4 Amazon voucher
- Snoop: Free £5 Amazon voucher
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon: Up to £10 off for some
- Holland & Barrett: Free £3
- Lidl: Coupon Plus promo
- Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
- LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
- NUS card: Alumni card trick
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
- NOW TV: 40% off passes
- Apple TV+: Up to 5 months free
- Odeon: Two tickets and a £10 Turtle Bay gift card for £9.99
- Vue: £3 for four or five tickets
- Disney+: Save £2 a month
- Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
- Telegraph: Free cinema ticket, rental and year of Gourmet Society
- Days out: £25 off entry via Lotto ticket
Food and drink offers
- Tastecard: 60-day free trial
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: More than 90% off your first boxes
- Pringles: Free pack
- Honest Brew: £10 off craft beer
- Deliveroo Plus: Free year via Prime
- Just Eat: 1/3 back via Starling or Monzo
- McDonalds: Free burger via O2
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Recent content you might have missed
I know it can be tricky to read, watch and listen to everything I create each week, so here are some articles, videos and podcasts from the last few weeks you might have missed.
- How much will your energy bill increase by and what help is available?
- Video: Interest rate doubles to 0.5% - how it'll impact you
- How to keep your old phone number when you switch mobile networks
- Pret’s coffee subscription price hike: Is it still worth it?
- Podcast #250: Finding value, £350 energy support and how much I won on Premium Bonds
- Ask Andy #39: Your money questions answered
- Virgin Money: £100 voucher and 5% interest switching offer
- First Direct: £150 switching offer
- Premium Bonds: Were they worth it?
- Multiple bank switching bonuses: How to nab up to £840
- Savings round-up & news
- Credit card news & round-up
- Podcast #248 Working out your energy costs, National Insurance hikes and the end of mobile roaming
- Santander: £140 switching offer
- Natwest: £150 switching offer
- Cut the cost of using your mobile phone abroad
- Deliveroo Plus – is it worth it?
- How to save at the cinema every day of the week
- My top credit cards for 2022
- NOW TV: Will it save you money?
- Beat the Virgin Media price hikes
- How I saved £200+ ditching Amazon for a year
- The best Current Accounts for 2022
- The top savings accounts for 2022
- Podcast #244: How to spend and save in 2022
- The best budgeting and money management apps
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