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The best money making apps for 2024

From getting cash for sharing your banking data through to claiming money for scanning receipts, we've taken a look at the apps that can make you money.

READ: Are these apps worth it?

Interest rate stays at 5.25%: what does it mean for you?

For the third time running, the Bank of England has kept the base rate at 5.25%. From savings to mortgages, we've rounded up how this will impact your money.

READ: Rate predictions for 2024

Should you buy gift cards?

They might seem like pretty great last-minute gifts, but gift cards come with some downsides. We've summed up the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to gift cards.

READ: The risks of gift cards

Mystery Klarna direct debit set up? Don't stress

A lot of people have been a little alarmed to see a new direct debit set up with Klarna on their bank accounts. We've got to the bottom of what's happened and summed up why you don't need to worry.

READ: Why do I have a new direct debit with Klarna?

How to save money at Waitrose

It might not be the cheapest supermarket, but there are still ways to grab yourself a bargain and save yourself some money at Waitrose, including making the most of the myWaitrose loyalty scheme and grabbing yourself a free hot drink. Here are the ways to save.

READ: Grab a bargain at Waitrose

Inflation drops to 3.9%

The latest inflation rate has been announced and it's come out unexpectedly lower than expected, falling from 4.6% to 3.9%. Find out why this matters.

READ: How inflation is measured

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Cash Chats 351 | Base rate update, refund rights, missing parcels and unwanted gifts

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What next for the base rate?
What to do if your parcel is missing
Your refund rights
Should you sell or regift an unwanted present?
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THIS WEEK'S TOP DEALS

We only share deals and special offers on the site which we think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.

1. Spotify: 12 months for the price of 9

If you buy this Spotify gift card, you can get a year of Spotify for £99, getting you three months free.

2. Uswitch: £10 free and cashback for reducing electricity use

Uswitch has a new scheme called Utrack that'll pay you around £3 a time in cashback when you reduce your electricity usage. Plus, you can get £10 free for signing up.

3. Prime Video: watch 10 Premier League games for £5.99

You can watch 10 Premier League games from Boxing Day onwards via Amazon Prime Video. If you've not had a free trial of Amazon yet, then you can get it for free. Otherwise, a month of Prime Video is £5.99. Get Prime Video.

4. Sky Sports: 6 months for £21/month

NOW TV is offering 6 months of Sky Sports for £21 per month. This will cover you for the rest of the Premier League season. Get it here.

5. LNER: £5 train credit

When you join the LNER Perks Scheme, you can get a free £5 credit towards your next booking with the app. Plus, you can get 2% cashback on your bookings. Here's how.

6. Stonegate Pubs: free drink and £5 voucher

If you download the Mixr app, you can get a free drink and a free £5 voucher to spend at Stonegate Pubs - this includes Slug & Lettuce, Yates's, Be At One and Popworld. You'll need a referral code.

7. Cinema: up to 40% off with Currys Perks

With Currys Perks, you can get a Cinema Pass which gets you up to 40% off cinema tickets for 6 months at cinemas nationwide. You don't even have to make a purchase! Here's how.

8. Christmas veggies: free carrots and reduced Christmas veg

Tesco and Morrisons are both giving away free bags of carrots for Rudolph until Christmas Eve, and we've summed up where you can get hold of your staple Christmas veggies for just 15p.