Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb

My top articles this week

1. Cash hack: Free magazines tricks

Right now it's possible to get your hands on free digital magazines from a variety of places - including your library. And it's possible to join some libraries online during the pandemic so you can get access without leaving your home.

Here's how it works, and other ways to get free and cheap magazines.

2. The problem with Just Giving, and the best fundraising alternatives

It's great to see so much fundraising right now, and so many generous donations - but you might not be aware that not all the money you give actually goes to the charity.

Some costs are unavoidable, but it's possible to ensure more of your cash goes to the cause you want by picking a different platform to Just Giving.

Here's a selection of different options, and how much each charge to donate.

3. Andy’s £1,000 money makeover part 6: Insurance

I hope you're enjoying this series of videos sharing how I helped families save £1,000 or more on TV. This week I've taken a look at all your insurance policies. Find out how to reduce what you pay without sacrificing the cover you need.

4. Money news catch up – 7th May 2020

I'm going to try a new round-up feature for you that brings together some of the headlines over the last 7-days that you might have missed.

So here's what you need to know, including a Virgin/O2 merger, another Santander 123 interest rate cut and Covid-19 related updates.

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The podcast this week

Making Money part 2: Side Hustles

In this week's episode of Cash Chats I've talked to money making blogger Ken Okoroafor about the side hustles you can start to make more money on top of your day job.

Listen on the blog or subscribe (for free) on most podcasting apps including:

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GOOGLE

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 red titles or blue links for more information.

Plus, it's worth following me on Instagram where I post any extra deals which come too late for the newsletter, including a deals of the week video update on Friday.

1. Up to £125 bonus from American Express

Without a doubt the best new customer deal out there for cashback credit cards is from American Express. You can get between £100 and £125 back depending on the card you go for. The problem since lockdown is that you'd need to spend £2,500 in the first three months.

Well Amex has just extended this initial bonus period to six months, making it easier to make the spend and get your bonus. Here's my pick of the different cards to choose from.

2. Free Ben & Jerry's ice cream tub

With the sun set to shine this weekend, it's a good time to take advantage of this offer. New customers to supermarket cashback app Shopmium can claim the cost back if a Ben & Jerry's tub by scanning the receipt. It's valid for purchases at all major supermarkets.

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Quick deals

Banking offers

Best interest: 2% at Nationwide for one year
Top free cash: £50 cashback for opening a TSB account

Cards and bills deals

Shopping vouchers and other deals

Entertainment deals

Food and drink offers

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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.

Free magazines trick | Alternatives to Just Giving | Amex £125 cashback | Virtual zoo | £1,000 makeover continues | More