Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Cash hack: Save 4% at Amazon every time
I've recently discovered this trick to get a decent saving on Amazon e-gift cards, and the beauty is there's no limit to the number you can buy. The gift cards are valid for 10 years too so there's plenty of time to spend any you get.
2. Fix your finances in 2019 part 3: Sort out your savings
The third part of my January series taking you through the steps to take so you can make this year the one you get on top of your finances.
This week I've looked at your savings, including how to get into a savings habit and stick to it, as well as how to make sure any money you do have saved is earning the most interest.
3. Are you oversharing on social media?
Taking part in games on Facebook can seem fun, but you could be giving away important personal information that hackers can use to access your accounts. Here's what to watch for.
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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 - and here they are for you too. First some newbies in a bit more detail, then some you might have missed from previous weeks. Click the red titles or blue links for more information.
1. 70% Boots sale
Lots of stores are making their final reductions in their sales, and one of the most popular each year is at Boots, where Christmas gift sets and more are knocked down to 70% off. This is expected to begin this Friday, and stock won't last long.
2. Everything at Paper Tiger £2 or less
Value Danish homeware shop Paper Tiger is cutting the price of everything in store to a maximum of £2 from today until Sunday. See if there's a shop near you.
3. Echo Dot for £29.99
Another price-cut for Amazon's smaller smart speaker. It's a good price if you want to give it a go. I've got a couple which I use as a cheaper alternative to multi-room speakers such as Sonos.
Quick deals
Banking offers including
- £150 bank switching deals
- 3% interest on savings with Chip
- Free £5 and 1% cashback at shops inc Apple, Ikea & Waitrose with Curve
Entertainment deals
- Two Vue tickets for £9.49
- Odeon ticket and £10 rental credit for £5.99
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- 15% off Spotify and Vue gift cards
- Eurostar sale - tickets from £29 one-way
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon - free £5 credit when you top up by £40
- £5 off already cut-price gift cards at John Lewis, Asos and more
- Get 7% bonus towards John Lewis, M&S and more
- Kids Pass 30-day trial for £1 to save on days out, kids meals and cinema tickets
Food and drink offers
- Three months Tastecard or three months Gourmet Society for free
- Free Nutella jar with supermarket cashback app
- Free Hotel Choc on your birthday
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Recent articles you might have missed
I know it can be tricky to read everything I write every week, so here are my main articles from the last few weeks.
- Fix your finances in 2019 pt 2: Better manage your borrowing
- How to spot a scam email
- Six best Tesco Clubcard deals
- Fix your finances in 2019 pt1: Know your money
- Got an HMV gift card? Spend it NOW
- Should you regift an unwanted present?
- Are you really going to get a bargain in the sales?
- My rules if you’ve been given a gift card
- Best TV streaming: Amazon Prime vs Netflix vs Now TV
- Changed your mind? Your refund rights
- How easy is it to price match at John Lewis & Partners?
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