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BLOG & ARTICLES

How to improve your credit score

In this article and video I share my list of 14 steps you can take to boost your credit rating.

Doing this will make it easier to get the lowest rates on mortgages, be accepted for the highest cashback credit cards and more - so it's not one to ignore.

READ: Improve your credit report

Amex Shop Small is back for 2021

One of my favourite money-back deals is returning next month. Here's everything you need to know about the promotion and a few tricks to boost your return.

Plus if you don't currently have an American Express credit card, here's how to get one before the offer starts.

READ: Make the most of Amex Shop Small

Amazon to stop Visa credit card payments

If you use a Visa credit card you won't be able to spend with it on Amazon from January. Here's what's going on and why, and a trick to get around it.

Plus my pick of the best Mastercard and Amex alternatives, including a debit card that'll give you 3% back at Amazon until the end of the year.

READ: Best ways to pay on Amazon

CASH CHATS PODCAST

#233: Black Friday tips, paying for Xmas and tax on your savings

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

How to make sure Black Friday shopping saves you rather than costs you money
Your money checklist for Christmas spending
When you do and don’t pay tax on savings

Plus I answer a listener’s question about how soon after receiving bank switching cash you can switch again.

#232: Your Money, This Week – 12 November 2021

In last week's news review episode I was joined by financial content creator Dawn Heels to discuss:

Pandemic purchase regrets
The current account savings trap
Skimpflation
Debt advice funding shake-up
Uber shortages
& more

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

Listen on the blog

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Listen on Spotify

ASK ANDY

#33: Your money questions answered

Every week I answer a handful of the questions you send me. This week they include:

When is the Sainsbury's and Nectar Double Up?
How do I compare mortgages?
When will energy prices change?
& more

Plus you can watch the YouTube live session from Tuesday evening.

READ: Money answers

Next Live Q&A: Tuesday 23 November @ 7pm

Every week or two you can ask me your questions live (or just watch!).

The next one will be on Tuesday 23 November at 7pm.

You can join in via Instagram and my YouTube channel. Put a reminder in your diary now!

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Me talking money elsewhere

Though I'm mainly on my own channels, you could also catch me this week at the following:

My weekly column in Metro. This time: "The National Living Wage isn't the win it's being painted as"

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. Black Friday: Early deals

The big Black Friday sales are going to start over the next few days, reaching their peak next weekend. Already there are some retailers with offers and deals, and I've shared the best of those here. Plus I'll be updating my guide throughout the week. More here.

2. Santander: £130 + £20 switch offer

This switching offer from Santander has just got a little better. In addition to the £130 cash bonus, you can now also get a £20 Amazon voucher. Here's more on the offer.

3. Virgin Media: Free access to O2 Priority

If you're with Virgin Media you can now get the offers and discounts from the O2 Priority app. Freebies include Odeon cinema tickets and Caffe Nero hot drinks. Plus presale to tickets.

And of course it's still possible for everyone else to get access for £10. Here's more on how.