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Spring Statement 2022: What you need to know

Yesterday Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed a handful of measures as part of his Spring Statement (a kind of mini Budget), including changes to tax on petrol and National Insurance Contributions. Find out whether they'll be good or bad for your finances.

READ: The key announcements

The best travel debit and credit cards

Don't use your usual bank card when you're on holiday. Instead take one of these fee-free cards with you so you don't face any extra charges.

READ: Debit vs credit abroad

What the latest interest rate rise will mean

The base rate is how at 0.75% (up by 0.25%) and inflation is predicted to hit 10% later this year. In my video summary, I've shared what this means for your money.

WATCH: What the interest and inflation rate increases will mean

It’s time to cancel expensive Sky and Virgin TV subscriptions

If you're looking for savings on your bills then replacing pay-TV via satellite or cable with alternatives could be a winner. Here are my tips to reduce or ditch your services.

READ: Why you're overpaying for TV

CASH CHATS PODCAST

#258 | Cashback, debt awareness week and the interest rate rise

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:

The questions to ask about your debts
How the interest rate rise impacts mortgages and savings
The latest predictions on inflation
The best ways to earn cashback
A listener question about whether to fix energy or not

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!

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ASK ANDY

#42: Your money questions answered

Catch up on Tuesday's YouTube live, plus read some of my answers to the questions you sent through, including:

Is Chase Bank ethical?
Can I pay into a Help to Buy ISA and normal ISA?
Can I use Revolut to switch?

READ: Money Q&A

Next live Q&A: 29 March 2022

The next Ask Andy live stream will be in on Tuesday 22 March 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.

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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. Natwest: 3.04% Regular Saver

The top paying Regular Saver from Natwest and / or RBS still pays 3.04% on balances of up to £1,000, but you can now pay in £150 a month, up from the previous £50 a month. Here's more.

2. Amazon: £7 off £20 for some

If you've not used Amazon pickup locations for your orders then you might be able to save £7. More here .

3. Sainsbury's: 25% off 6 or more bottles of wine

A good time to stock up on wine with the return of this popular offer at Sainsbury's. Here's more.

4. Days out: Free and discounted entry via National Lottery / Tesco Clubcard

You can grab free and cheap entry to a number of attractions this weekend, including English Heritage and National Trust. More here .

5. Waitrose: Loyalty scheme update

I wrote last month about the MyWaitrose loyalty scheme revamp - and wasn't impressed. But I've spotted bigger discounts (£7 across two offers for me this week) and there's also news about changes for those who don't use a smartphone! Here's more.

6. Revolut: £10 bank offer ends

It's your last chance to get a new Revolut account and £10 credit. More here .

7. Honest Brew: Up to 30% back this week

If you're a craft beer fan then there's double cashback (to spend on more beer) from Honest Brew this week. More here .

8. M&S: Sparks freebie

Worth having a look at your Sparks account to see if you've got a freebie. I've been given some free daffodils and I've seen on social media some have got a pack of hot cross buns. Here's more.

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