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Monzo vs Starling vs Chase
I'm often talking about these three digital banks and the features they have that other banks don't - but which one is best? I've compared what's on offer and what's missing to help you decide.
Virgin Media Stream: Will it save you money?
Virgin has launched a new streaming box for broadband customers that lets you watch TV without long 18-month contracts - and it promises a 10% discount on subscriptions to Netflix, Disney+ and Sky channels. I've taken a look at whether it's worth a punt.
Beginner credit cards to build your credit score
If you haven't had a credit card before then getting one (and using it responsibly) can actually strengthen your credit report. Here's what you need to know and three starter cards that come with welcome bonuses.
The best ways to use and earn Tesco Clubcard points
Next month Tesco is ending paper statements and vouchers for most Clubcard customers, and you'll get them via email instead (unless you actively opt out online). Here's more on this, and my picks of how to use your points.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
#264 | Tax hike and cut on your wages, ethical food on a budget & regular savers
The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:
- How much more or less National Insurance you’ll pay this year
- Can ethical food be affordable?
- How interest works on regular savers
- A listener question on choosing the best broadband and TV service
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!
ASK ANDY
Ask Andy #45: Your money questions answered
Watch this week's Q&A, and see my answers to some questions you've sent in.
Next live Q&A: 10 May 2022
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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. First Direct: New 3.5% regular saver
First Direct current account holders can now open a regular saver paying 3.5%, with maximum monthly deposits of £300. Here's more.
2. Savings: Last chance for £20 and £30 bonuses
Both Chip and Raisin are ending their joining bonuses on Friday, so it's worth nabbing them now (especially Chip's) if you haven't already. Here's more.
3. Eurostar: £78 returns to Paris & Brussels
There's another sale for train travel to Europe, with one-way fares from £39 from May to August. Here's more.
4. Craft Beer: Big Lidl sale
From today you can pick up pretty cheap craft beer in Lidl as part of its British Beer Festival. More here.
5. Theatre Tokens: 50% off
If you ever go to the theatre this deal is a huge money saver, and it's back on Monday at 10am. It goes fast so set your alarm now. You do need to have access to O2 Priority (via O2 or Virgin Media) though there's a trick for non-customers to get access too. Here's more.
6. Telegraph: Free Vue ticket and Chili rental
On Sunday there should be a new cinema ticket and movie rental voucher to nab for Telegraph Extra customers - and you can get a free trial for a month. More here.
7: Ending this week
Plus these deals are finishing in the next few days
- HSBC: £175 cash bonus (ends Friday)
- Disney+: Six months for £8 via Clubcard (ends Friday)
- Monese: 10% off supermarket vouchers (ends Saturday)
- Trains: Great British Rail Sale (ends Monday)
- YouTube Premium: 2 months free trial (ends Monday)
- Nectar: Up to £25 bonus (ends Wednesday)
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £175 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
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
- Holland & Barrett: Free £3
- 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
- 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
- Just Eat: 1/3 back via Starling or Monzo
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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: Should you cancel your Netflix plan? Here are the most cost-effective options
- On the Art of Money Saving podcast, chatting about all sorts
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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.
- Will a water meter save you money?
- Halifax Reward account review: Is it any good?
- Regular savings accounts: Are they worth it?
- National Insurance: Will you pay more or less tax in 2022?
- Amazon to close credit cards
- Tricks to help your freezer save you money
- 10 ways to get cheaper trains
- April 2022’s bank account news & offers
- £150 energy help via Council Tax Rebate: How to get it
- Irrelevant Savings Accounts: Do you need a Cash ISA?
- Supermarkets on Deliveroo and Uber Eats: Good or bad?
- My month in money, March 2022
- New 1.5% paying savings account
- How to go to festivals for free
- The best travel debit and credit cards
- It’s time to cancel expensive Sky and Virgin TV subscriptions
- 9 ways to cut your household bills
- American Express Platinum review
- Can you pay less on your Council Tax?
- Is it time to ditch Premium Bonds?
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