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BLOG: Top three savings accounts for 2021

If you want to get your savings in order and earning the highest possible rate, there are three accounts I'd put above the rest.

Here's my look at where to save, whether you've got less than £1,000 or much more.

READ: Get the best rate on your savings

BLOG: Beginner credit cards to build your credit score

If you are looking to improve your credit score and don't have a credit card, then getting one could actually help.

Here's what you need to know about credit building credit cards and my pick of the top ones available at the moment.

READ: The best credit cards for beginners

BLOG: How to pay in a cheque online with your phone

With lockdown once again meaning vulnerable can't leave their homes, I've seen an increase in people asking about how to pay in cheques online.

Whether you can or not depends on who you bank with, and whether you're happy to use their app. Here's more on who lets you do it and how.

READ: The apps that let you pay in cheques

PODCAST: Cash Chats #157: The lockdown no-spend challenge

This week on the podcast, I'm looking at why the stricter lockdown conditions across the country could make it the perfect time to try a no or low spend challenge.

Here's how they work, how they can help you not just boost your savings funds but also give you a better understanding of why and where you spend, and why I'm giving it a go.

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

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Listen on Spotify

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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. Can you beat the Netflix price hike?

I reported last month that Netflix prices had risen for new subscribers, and it's now been confirmed that existing users will shortly get one month's notice that they have to pay these higher prices too.

Though it's hard to get discounts, there are ways you might be able to reduce how much you pay - especially if you're on the top level which is going up from £11.99 a month to £13.99 a month.

2. Top takeaway offers

With all restaurants and bars shut for at least the next six weeks, there are going to be a lot more takeaways ordered than usual.

Though it's not a cheap way to eat, it can be a good way to support local businesses while their doors are shut.

And if you are going to order, then these tips and voucher codes might help you cut the cost.

3. 50% off Britbox

New and former subscribers can save 50% on Britbox for three months.

4. Brewdog: 25% off alcohol-free beer

If you're planning on giving dry-January a go then this is a decent discount at Brewdog.

5. Free £5 with Curve card

If you've not opened a Curve card then you can get a free fiver when you sign up and use the card. It's actually a pretty handy service, letting you connect multiple Visa and Mastercards to a single debit card.

6. Free month of Lucky Voice at home

If you are looking for something new do to during the new lockdown, you can nab a free month of at home karaoke.

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