Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top content this week
BLOG & ARTICLES
Are recipe boxes worth the money?
I can see the appeal of recipe boxes, especially when we can't eat out. But are you paying over the odds for your dinner when you order a Gousto, Hello Fresh or Simply Cook box?
I've taken a look at how much they cost per portion, plus how this compares to buying the ingredients yourself at the supermarket.
Three reasons to check your final bill when you switch
I got my final bill from Three this week after switching away - and I'm £2.42 in credit. However to get this money - my money - I have to call up and request the payment!
In this article, I've shared some of the ways not checking your final bill could be costing you cash.
The best savings accounts (February update)
An update on the best savings accounts right now, including a Cash ISA that pays more than the equivalent easy-access savings account and the best one-year fixes.
YOUTUBE
The best bank accounts (February update)
Here's my monthly video looking at the changes when it comes to picking the best bank account.
Including information about a new bank launching in the coming months, and which banks fare best (and worst) in the bank switching wars.
Rather read than watch? Check out this article with all the latest bank account offers
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CASH CHATS PODCAST
Once again, there are two episodes for you this week.
#165: The best money apps for 2021
In my latest episode I share the money apps I actually use on my phone. From the ones to help me manage my banking to the ones that help me save.
#164: Your Money, This Week
This look back at the top money news stories from the week covers the self-assessment deadline extension, cloning scammers, Barclaycard minimum repayments, GameStop and more.
For this episode, my guest is personal finance journalist Simon Read.
Look out for a new episode this Friday.
You can listen to both via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
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THURSDAY 6pm: LIVE community chat
If you want to ask me questions about the content in today's newsletter I'll be live in the Be Clever With Your Cash Facebook community and on Instagram at the later time of 6pm on Thursday. It'll be great to see you there!
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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 titles or links for more information.
I've also set up an extra Instagram account dedicated to the deals and offers I spot throughout the week. Do follow me there so you don't miss out on offers that are already finished by the time this email goes out on a Thursday.
1. New Lidl Coupon Plus promo
If you shop regularly at Lidl then there's a new loyalty offer worth knowing about.
Scan the Lidl Plus app when you shop and if you spend £100 in February you'll get a £2 coupon back, and another £10 voucher if you spend £200. Here's more on how it works
2. Valentines flower offers
It's probably best to allow a little extra time if you're ordering flowers this year. To help you save money (or more romantically, get more flowers for the amount you want to spend) I've had a look for some of the best offers.
It includes £5 free credit for existing Bloom and Wilde customers, and 50% off for new Freddie's Flowers users.
3. Hack to earn double Nectar points until mid-April
This one is a little bid fiddly, but worth it if you shop at Sainsbury's. If you've got enough Nectar points in your account then there's a promo to earn you double points at Sainsbury's for the next couple of months.
To get this you need to swap 1,600 Nectar to Avios before the 14th of February - but you can then swap them back to Nectar if you want. You'll also earn an extra 320 Nectar points in the process. Here's how it works.
4. Brewdog "Febrewery" sale
If you're stocking up after Dry January, then there are some decent discounts in this Brewdog sale. Personally, I'd avoid the ones you can get at low prices in the supermarket and look at the online-only beers.
5. Premier League on TV in February 2021 – Cheapest ways to watch
All Premier League matches will once again be shown on TV this month so I've had a look at what passes you'll need to follow your team. Plus a NOW TV Sky Sports month pass offer that ends on Monday.
6. Half-price Easter eggs at Tesco
Clubcard customers can get a selection of medium Easter eggs for £1 this week. That's not bad value if you can avoid eating them now.
7. Six months free Tidal music streaming
If you're looking to save money on streaming then new users can try Tidal for free for six months. Here's how.
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £180 worth of wine reward for switching
- The best cash savings accounts - inc up to 3% interest
- Student bank accounts: 0% overdrafts & freebies
- Best business bank accounts: Free accounts
- Investing: Free share worth up to £100
Cards and bills deals
- 20 months 0% balance transfer credit card with no fee
- Up to £125 bonus from American Express
- Free £5 with Curve card
- Three SIM-only 12GB of data for £5.50 a month
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Up to £10 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
- Free £3 from Holland & Barrett
Entertainment deals
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- Beat the Disney+ price hike
- Netflix savings
- One-year free Mubi streaming service hack
- Free and cheap Kindle books
- Free issue of Ethical Consumer magazine
- Free postcode competition
- Free month of Lucky Voice at home
Food and drink offers
- Tastecard 90-day free trial
- £1 off at M&S with app
- Free Pret coffee for one month
- Supermarket cashback freebies
- £10+ off craft beer
- £10 off your first Uber Eats / Deliveroo orders
- 50% off Meatliquor when restaurants reopen
- Up to 30% off posh home meals
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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.
- There's a new best rewards credit card
- How to cut the cost of your overdraft
- YOUTUBE: What are supermarket loyalty points really worth?
- PODCAST: Paying less for your TV and streaming bills
- Santander cuts interest and lowers fee on 123 account
- 0% balance transfer credit cards – the good and the bad
- HSBC to close 82 branches
- YOUTUBE: What to do with spare cash due to lockdown
- PODCAST: Bitcoin Basics
- The best current accounts for 2021
- The best cashback and reward credit cards
- PODCAST: Entering and winning competitions
- Finding the perfect SIM for lockdown
- The top ways to pay during lockdown
- PODCAST: The lockdown no-spend challenge
- Top three savings accounts for 2021
- Beginner credit cards to build your credit score
- YOUTUBE: The best money making apps
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