Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top content this week
BLOG: Sharing your TV streaming subscription passwords
Do you let other people use your password for Netflix, Disney + or other TV services? Strictly it's against the terms and conditions but most of us do it. I've taken a look at whether you can or should share your account, as well as the restrictions for each service.
BLOG: How to find bargain second-hand clothes
This month Oxfam is running the #SecondHandSeptember campaign, encouraging us to avoid new clothes for 30 days.
I think it's a great idea, so I've rounded up a few tricks to help you find free and second-hand clothes.
BLOG: Monzo adds new charges to account
If you have a Monzo account then news of some additional charges on the free account might be a worry. BUT most people won't be impacted. Here's what they are and how to avoid them.
PODCAST: Cash Chats #139: The real cost of fast fashion
This week on the podcast I'm joined by Clare Carlile from Ethical Consumer magazine to discuss the reasons fast fashion is so cheap - and the things we can do to
You can listen via all the normal podcasting routes, but this week you can also watch the video over on the blog.
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Competition
Next weekend (11th September) I'm speaking at a virtual conference, and they've given me some tickets to give away!
It's a three-day event that "explores everything from health and fitness, looking after your mental health, managing stress and anxiety, relationships and loneliness, safeguarding your children, to organising your finances, working from home, home-schooling and studying, whilst helping you to take care of yourself and your family emotionally and physically."
To enter, just head over to the Be Clever With Your Cash Facebook community and share your biggest "money block". Entries close next Wednesday 9th September.
So please do head on over, join up and say hello.
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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. New £100 bank switch bonus
Following Halifax last month, RBS have also announced a new £100 bank switch bonus. This is open to new and existing customers, but not if you've claimed a similar incentive in the last few years.
I expect Natwest to follow suit in the coming weeks - I'll let you know if they do.
2. Free or £9.99 Google Nest Mini speaker via Spotify
Anyone with a paid Spotify subscription can claim a free Google smart speaker. And if you don't do this you can sign up to one month at £9.99 and still be able to get one.
There are a handful of restrictions, and if like me you took advantage of a similar offer 16 months ago you can't get it again. Here's more on the offer.
3. Top up Amazon by £50 and get £5 extra free
Use a Visa card to top up your Amazon by £50 and you'll get 10% extra to spend in September. It's also the last chance for eligible users to get £5 back on a £20 spend. More on these deals here.
4. New free Netflix options
It's been a while since Netflix last offered a free trial, so this new offering is a welcome (if not limited) way to try the service without paying.
You can watch three movies and the first episodes of a handful of its popular TV shows. Here's more.
5. £5 off Deliveroo
Each week in September you can save £5 on a £20 Deliveroo order. There's a new code each week and you can only use each one once. Here's more.
6. Up to 20% off Lego at John Lewis
Another offer for members of the free My John Lewis scheme. This time there's a hefty discount on Lego if you spend at least £85. I'd still shop around and compare prices, but this can make some of the super expensive sets much more affordable. As with other recent offers it might not be for everyone, but it's worth trying. More here.
7. New free Kindle books
At the start of each month there are new selections for free Kindle books for Prime members and Times subscribers. Here's more about how to claim them.
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Top free cash: £100 cashback for switching
- The best cash savings accounts - inc up to 2.75% interest
- Student bank accounts: 0% overdrafts & freebies
Cards and bills deals
- Curve card free £5
- 20 months 0% balance transfer credit card with no fee
- Free £25 M&S & £10 Amazon vouchers with credit cards
- Up to £125 bonus from American Express
- Three SIM-only 8GB of data for £5.50 a month
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- £5 off Amazon - for some
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
- 0% finance deals on new Samsung or Apple phones
Entertainment deals
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- One year free Mubi streaming service hack
- Free movie rental & Kindle book
- Free and cheap Kindle books
- The best TV & film streaming offers and deals
- Free issue of Ethical Consumer magazine
- Family day out cards for £1
Food and drink offers
- Lidl £5 off £25 spend
- Tastecard 90-day free trial
- Two-for-one vouchers for Yo, GBK, Nandos & more
- £10 off craft beer
- £10 off your first Uber Eats order
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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.
- Spend less eating out after Eat Out to Help Out
- What’s the best American Express cashback credit card?
- Ocado ditches Waitrose for M&S
- Cinemas finally reopening: How to save money
- How do you cancel a Tastecard membership?
- How to cut the cost of your overdraft
- UK economy officially in recession
- Chip fees to change again
- Are you overpaying for an old Sky TV package?
- Is Monzo in trouble?
- Halifax £5 Rewards hack
- How easy is it to price match at John Lewis & Partners?
- Should you go on a holiday this summer?
- Best free business bank accounts
- Monzo Plus review
- Loop reusable packaging supermarket: How it works
- Santander 123 to change AGAIN
- NOW TV price increase: Is it still worth it?
- Club Lloyds account review
My £1,000 money makeover
Here's my complete series of tips and tricks to help you make savings of at least £1,000 - if not more!
- Part 1: Your subscriptions
- Part 2: Your mobile phone bill
- Part 3: Your broadband bill
- Part 4: Your energy bills
- Part 5: Your TV & Streaming bills
- Part 6: Your insurance
- Part 7: Your mortgage, rent and council tax
- Part 8: Your food
- Part 9: Your Shopping
- Part 10: Your banking & savings
- Part 11: Clearing you debts
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