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Budget 2021: What you need to know

The government's big financial announcement took place yesterday with Chancellor Rishi Sunak sharing changes to furlough, SEISS, income tax, contactless limits, Stamp Duty and more. But don't worry, I've summarised all the things you need to know about in this article.

How will your finances be affected?

How to save money on books

It's world book day! Here are my tips to help you read more for less money.

Buy books for less

Eating ethically: How easy is it?

We're getting to the end of Fairtrade Fortnight, celebrating and raising awareness of this initiative to pay a fair price for food and more.

Choosing Fairtrade is just one of the buying decisions I make as part of my attempts to eat ethically, along with buying free-range and avoiding plastic - but it's not always easy.

In this article, I've shared some of the dilemmas I face at the supermarket and some tips to help you buy better.

Ways to eat ethically

Ask Andy #3: Your questions answered

More of your questions answered! This week: addresses on credit reports, interest with Starling Bank, and more.

Find out what you asked

YOUTUBE

The best savings accounts (March update )

Where are you going to get the highest interest on your savings? Find out in my latest video update, along with news of a rate cut for a popular account and how increasing inflation will impact what you really earn.

Watch the video

Rather read than watch? Here's an article on the same topic

CASH CHATS PODCAST

Once again, there are two episodes for you this week.

#173: Pay less for your broadband

A solo episode this week as I take you through a quick money makeover to help you save money on your broadband.

#172: Your Money, This Week

This look back at the top money news stories from the week covers moving out of lockdown, London's dollar millionaires, the UK's best supermarket and more.

For this episode, my guest is financial coach Eileen Adamson. Look out for a new episode this Friday going into more detail on the Budget.

You can listen to both via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.

Listen on the blog

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Google Podcasts

Listen on Spotify

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WEEKLY LIVE

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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. TSB: £55 cashback for opening account

Until midnight Thursday (tonight) the cashback on offer for opening a TSB Spend & Save account via Quidco is increased to £55 from the standard £30.

2. Mother's Day: Flower discounts

It's only 10 days until Mother's Day, so if you're thinking of sending flowers here are some decent discounts from the likes of Bloom & Wild, Bunches and Freddie's Flowers.

3. Amazon: £5 off for streaming a song

Another Amazon credit deal! This is annoying as I'm trying to encourage you all to use the retail giant less!

Anyway, this one could get you £5 credit to use on a £20 purchase. You'll need to check you're eligible and stream a song in full on the free Amazon Music service.

4. Amex Business: Up to £330 in bonus points

The American Express Business Gold card has increased the reward points you'll earn in the first three months to 50,000 (worth £250 cash, or more in Nectar points) with a minimum spend of £5,000.

Plus you can get up to £80 cashback. And you can get the bonus if you haven't had a personal Amex rewards card in the last six months (it's two years for personal welcome bonuses). So it's worth looking at if you think you'll spend that much on your business.

5. LAST CHANCE - Free bonus Nectar point promotion

This offer for free points via the Nectar app ends Tuesday 9th March 2021. I won 1,000 points worth £5.

6. Brewdog: 20% off for some

If you claimed the free beer in the offer I shared earlier this year, you'll now be able to get 20% off orders at the Brewdog online shop.

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Quick deals

Banking offers

Top bank switch: £125 cash bonus or free wine & charity donation
The best cash savings accounts - inc up to 3% interest
Student bank accounts: 0% overdrafts & freebies
Best business bank accounts: Free accounts

Cards and bills deals

Shopping vouchers and other deals

Entertainment deals

Food and drink offers

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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.

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Budget 2021: Furlough extended, self-employment grants, contactless £100 limit, stealth tax cut and more | TSB £55, Amazon £5, Amex £330 | More