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Premium Bonds prize rate increases to 1.4%
It's taken a while, but NS&I has boosted the prize rate on Premium Bonds from next month, up from 1% to 1.4%. So does this make them a "best buy" once more when it comes to savings? Find out more.
How to make the most from Amex Shop Small 2022
It's been confirmed that Shop Small will return for American Express cardholders in late June. Once more it's £5 back on £15 spends, up to £25 per card, but this time it's running for just one week.
Here's everything you need to know about maxing your return from the promotion, including boosted welcome deals if you're planning on getting a first or extra card.
Cut the cost of using your mobile phone abroad
As of this week, Three and Voxi joined EE, Vodafone and Sky in charging once more for using your phone abroad. So should you ditch them? Here's how much it'll cost you with those networks, which ones still allow European roaming, and some tricks to avoid using data overseas.
Best before, use by and sell by dates – what’s the difference?
With food prices going up and up, its never been more important to avoid food waste. And one of the key factors here is knowing when you should and shouldn't chuck out food that's past it's date. Here's what you need to know about the different dates.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
268 | Ethical savings, Boots points warning, seat filling tricks & Three roaming charges
The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:
- The gap between the interest rates on the top-paying savings account and ethical alternatives is getting smaller, I’ll take you through your options and why it matters
- News on an action you need to take to prevent losing your Boots Advantage points (and how to get more)
- Whether you should ditch Three now it’s ditched roaming
- How to get free or cheap seats for gigs, comedy and theatre
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!
YOUR QUESTIONS
Next live Q&A: Sunday 29 May 2022
My live Q&As are the best place to ask me your questions. Technical problems meant last week's live event didn't go to plan! So let's try again...
The next one is at 7pm on Sunday 29 May (rather than the usual Tuesday). Make sure you follow me on YouTube or Instagram to join in.
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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. Halifax Clarity: £20 cashback offer
The Halifax Clarity credit card has always been a great option for fee-free spending overseas (though it charges interest on cash withdrawals). And it's got better as new users can get £20 cashback when they use it at home or overseas. Here's more.
2. Airtime Rewards: £2 off £5 spend
If you're using Airtime Rewards there's a bonus code to enter this week to get an extra £2 off your spending. Here's more.
3. Ocado: 30% off
New customers can get either £20 or 30% off their first Ocado shop this week. Plus it's worth checking your inbox to see if you've been emailed the same offer as an existing shoopper (I did). More here.
4. BT Sport: Free Champions League final
Once again BT Sport is showing all the European cup finals for free, with Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League on Saturday 28 May. Here's more.
5. eBay: 20% off
Another decent discount at eBay until midnight tonight, but it's only for selected retailers. And as ever with this type of deal, don't buy just because there's money off - it needs to be for something you need and be at a decent price. More here.
6. Disney+: Three months £6 via Clubcard
With Obi-Wan starting on Disney+ this weekend, it's a good time to trade in some Tesco Clubcard vouchers. And until 1 June you'll get three months for £6 rather than the usual £8. More here.
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £150 cash bonus
- Top reward account: £5 a month from Halifax
- Top cashback account: Up to 3% back with Santander 123 Lite
- Top ethical bank: £60 voucher or donation via Triodos
- Chase Bank: £20 for signing up, 1% cashback & more
Savings & investing offers
- Top regular saver: 3.5% First Direct
- Top current account interest: 2.02% Virgin Money
- Top easy access account: 1.5% Chase Bank
Cards and bills deals
- American Express: Up to £280 welcome bonus
- Curve: Free £10 welcome bonus
- Snoop: Free £5 Amazon voucher
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon: Up to £10 off for some
- TopCashback: £15 welcome bonus
- Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
- LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
- NUS card: Alumni card trick
- Birthday freebies: Food, drink and vouchers
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
- NOW TV: 40% off passes
- Apple TV+: Up to 8 months free
- Odeon: Two tickets and a £10 Turtle Bay gift card for £9.99
- Vue: Free ticket and movie rental
- Disney+: Save £2 a month
- Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
Food and drink offers
- Tastecard: 60-day free trial
- Ocado: £20 off your first order
- Pizza Express: 50% off via app
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: More than 90% off your first boxes
- Pringles: Free pack
- Honest Brew: £10 off craft beer
- Deliveroo Plus: Free year via Prime
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Me talking money elsewhere
Though I'm mainly on my own channels, you can also catch me this week at the following:
- In my Metro column: How to get the most money out of your pension
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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.
- Club Lloyds review & £125 switch offer
- How to get cheap theatre tickets
- Bank Switching Q&A
- 140 Halifax and Lloyds branches to close in 2022
- Interest rate increases to 1%: What does the rise mean for you?
- Ways to manage your money and mental health
- Is Chase Bank ethical? Plus May's savings update
- The best ways to earn and use Boots Advantage points
- Should you be sharing your TV streaming accounts?
- My month in money: swapping stamps, free books, challenging an incorrect debt & more
- Will you miss out on the full State Pension?
- May 2022’s bank account & credit card news & round-up
- Monzo vs Starling vs Chase
- Virgin Media Stream: Will it save you money?
- Beginner credit cards to build your credit score
- The best ways to use and earn Tesco Clubcard points
- Will a water meter save you money?
- Regular savings accounts: Are they worth it?
- Amazon to close credit cards
- Tricks to help your freezer save you money
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