Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. The reusable cups that’ll save you money (and the planet)
If you're a caffeine fiend then you're no doubt spending a lot of money each week at places like Starbucks, Costa and Pret. Well you can cut the cost of each one - and a huge annual spend - if you bring your own cup. I've shared the discounts available at the major chains, and highlighted some cheap reusable mugs you can buy from as little as £1.
2. My top “refer-a-friend” offers
This list of banks, bills, apps and websites that you might regularly use could make you and your mates some money if they join up on your recommendation. It includes up to £100 each from Nationwide and credit on AirBnB stays.
3. How to get cheap theatre tickets
If you're hoping to hit the West End these tips will not only cut how much you pay, but also make sure you're getting the best value for money on the seats you choose.
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This week on Shop Smart Save Money
Sadly I didn't pick up Financial Broadcast Journalist of the Year at the Headlinemoney Awards last night, but it was fantastic to be nominated for my work on the series, and 5Live's Sean Farrington was a well deserved winner.
Tonight on Shop Smart Save Money I'll be talking about packaged bank accounts and sunglasses, so do tune in at 8pm on Channel 5. I'll also be hosting a Facebook chat straight after the show at 9pm on the Shop Smart Facebook page, so do join me and ask some questions.
We're on every Thursday until 4th June. You can also watch it on the My5 catch up service. You can read more about the series here.
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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. Festival ticket discounts, including Florence & The Machine, Robbie Williams, Mumford & Sons and Christine & The Queens
I've found some great discounts on All Points East and British Summer Time festival dates, giving you close to 40% off the price you'd pay at the likes of Ticketmaster.
2. Get an MOT for just £10 at Halfords
Buy anything at Halfords and you can book in an MOT at any point for the next 12 months for just a tenner. Here's how it works.
3. Tesco "100 years" sale now on
Last week I told you about a big sale at Tesco for Clubcard members, well it's now live and in stores and online and there are some decent deals. I'm going to nab some Sweet Baby Ray BBQ sauce! Obviously compare prices elsewhere before buying.
4. £10 Amazon voucher or £25 M&S vouchers for signing up to credit cards
Though Amazon has cut the cashback rate on it's Platinum credit card, it's still decent for Prime members spending on Amazon - and new applicants get get a £10 voucher. Plus there's £25 in M&S vouchers available if you apply for and get an M&S credit card.
5. LAST CHANCE - £50 back from Amazon Business
If you run your own business then you have until the 14th May to get this offer via Amazon Business. There's 50% off your first order up to the value of £100.
6. Get an Echo Dot speaker for £15.98
If you missed this deal from last week, you can still take advantage to save between £34 and £49 on an Echo Dot. Here's how it works.
Quick deals
Banking offers including
- Up to £175 via bank switching deals
- Free £5 for opening a Monzo bank account
- Free £10 Amazon voucher when you get a Tandem cashback credit card
- Get 3% interest on savings with Chip - earn up to 5%
- Free £5 for getting a Curve card - plus 1% cashback at John Lewis, Apple and more
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- £40 for a new HP printer and a year of ink
- Amazon - free £5 credit when you top up by £25
- Cash hack: Save 2% at Amazon every time
- Up to £50 off Amazon Business
Entertainment deals
- Cheapest way to watch the new Game of Thrones
- Latest cinema deals
- Nine months of Sky Sports for £195
- Six months free Amazon Prime video with EE
- Save 4% on Netflix passes
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- 30-day family pass trials for £1, giving reduced days out and cinema tickets for all ages
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
Food and drink offers
- Craft beer sale and discounts
- Two months Tastecard or Gourmet Society for £1
- Free Nutella jar with supermarket cashback app
- Free Hotel Choc on your birthday
- Get 50% off Domino’s Pizza every time
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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.
- Monzo bank review
- Is it worth selling old books, DVDs, games and CDs online?
- Your forgotten cash and where to find it
- My 14 bank accounts, and why I’ve got each one
- Taking cash out on a credit card – all the ways you pay more
- Cheap chicken isn’t something to shout about
- Get 2 for 1 cinema tickets all year for just £1 with Meerkat Movies
- Seven steps to get the best value hotel rooms
- How to get free Amazon returns
- Cash hack: Get “work perk” discounts and a cash bonus
- Do supermarket cashback apps really save you money?
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