Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top content this week
BLOG & ARTICLES
Saving for children: The best accounts
The best interest rates right now are reserved for kids! There's up to 3.5% available in regular savers, 3% in easy access and 2.98% in Junior ISAs.
Here's my pick of the best ones, including accounts you can open for a child even if you're not the parent.
Can you beat the bill price hikes?
With Sky joining the likes of BT, Virgin, Three, Disney+ and more in announcing price increases, it's time to check whether you are able to find a better deal.
Here's how to get a better price on bills for broadband, mobile, water, Council Tax, energy, streaming and more.
Deliveroo Plus – is it worth it?
A lot of us have been ordering more takeaways than usual during lockdown, so I've taken a look at the new £3.49 monthly subscription to Deliveroo which promises to save you money on delivery costs. Here's whether it's worth it or not.
Ask Andy #2
Seeing as I'm often answering your questions, I thought it might be useful for everyone to see my answers!
So here's the latest Ask Andy, this time looking at Gustavo's question about streaming live TV, Andy's question about the Chip+1 savings account, Pedro's question about cancelling cards before applying for new ones, and more!
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THURSDAY 6pm: LIVE community chat
If you want to ask me questions about the content in today's newsletter I'll be live in the Be Clever With Your Cash Facebook community and on Instagram at 6pm on Thursday 18th February. It'll be great to see you there!
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YOUTUBE
The best money saving apps
This week on YouTube I've taken a look at 18 different apps that could save you money on things such as petrol prices, parking, film rentals, bottles of water and last-minute hotels.
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CASH CHATS PODCAST
Once again, there are two episodes for you this week.
#169: Can using Amazon less make a difference?
In my latest episode of the pod, I'm joined by Rob Harrison from Ethical Consumer magazine to explore some of the reasons you might want to reduce how much you spend with Amazon.
#166: Your Money, This Week
This look back at the top money news stories from the week covers a report looking at how the pandemic has financially divided the UK, amateur investing mistakes and your rights if you've already booked a summer holiday.
For this episode, my guest is personal finance YouTuber Peter Komolafe. Look out for a new episode this Friday.
You can listen to both via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
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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 titles or links for more information.
I've also set up an extra Instagram account dedicated to the deals and offers I spot throughout the week. Do follow me there so you don't miss out on offers that are already finished by the time this email goes out on a Thursday.
1. New £100 bank bonus / Free wine switch changed
Another week, and ANOTHER new bank switching offer. Technically there are two new deals.
NEW £100 bank switching bonus from First Direct
Switch to a First Direct account and you can get a £100 bonus. You'll need to pay in £1,000 a month for three months. You'll also get access to a £250 interest-free overdraft and 1% regular saver.
New Virgin Money wine switch offer details
The replacement Virgin Money incentive isn't too different from the one that ended on Sunday. Rather than get 15 bottles of wine you now get 12, but you'll also be able to claim a £50 charity donation.
Read more about both of these switching offers here.
2. Free bonus Nectar point promotion
Update the Nectar app and you will hopefully see a "Juicy Points" offer giving you the chance to win free points. I received 1,000, worth £5, while others in the Facebook Group got between 250 and 750. I don't know how long this will be on for so act fast! More details here.
3. LAST CHANCE: Beat the Disney+ price increase
On Tuesday Disney+ goes up by £2 a month or £20 a year for the annual plan. If you want to lock in for 12 months at the current price of £59 you need to act fast as you can still subscribe at this price. In fact go via a cashback site and you'll get a tenner back on top.
If you're already paying for 12 months you'll be able to renew at the current lower price until 22nd August 2021. More here.
4. £10 Space NK voucher
Spend £50 at Space NK and I've found a code to save you £10.
5. Five months free Apple Music
If you're new to Apple Music you can claim five months free. Previous customers might also be able to get a shorter period free.
6. HACK: Earn Nectar points at John Lewis
John Lewis is one of the few stores where you can't earn cashback on purchases. But you can earn Avios - and that means you can trade those points for Nectar! It's not perfect, but it's worth looking at for regular JL shoppers. I've explained how it works.
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £125 cash bonus or free wine & charity donation
- The best cash savings accounts - inc up to 3% interest
- Student bank accounts: 0% overdrafts & freebies
- Best business bank accounts: Free accounts
- Investing: Free share worth up to £100
Cards and bills deals
- 20 months 0% balance transfer credit card with no fee
- Up to £186 bonus from American Express
- Free £5 with Curve card
- Free £5 with Plum savings app
- Three SIM-only 12GB of data for £5.50 a month
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Up to £10 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
- Free £3 from Holland & Barrett
Entertainment deals
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- Six months free Tidal music streaming
- Beat the Disney+ price hike
- Netflix savings
- One-year free Mubi streaming service hack
- Free and cheap Kindle books
- Free issue of Ethical Consumer magazine
- Free postcode competition
- Free month of Lucky Voice at home
Food and drink offers
- Tastecard 90-day free trial
- £1 off at M&S with app
- Free Pret coffee for one month
- Supermarket cashback freebies
- £10+ off craft beer
- £10 off your first Uber Eats / Deliveroo orders
- 50% off Meatliquor when restaurants reopen
- Up to 30% off posh home meals
- New Lidl Coupon Plus promo
- Get 88% off a Gousto box
- £5 movie rental and pizza deal
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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.
- Plum app review – can it help you save?
- Should you switch to a small energy company?
- YOUTUBE: The best credit cards (February update)
- PODCAST #167: Negative interest rates, plus the best bank & savings accounts
- The Licence Fee to increase by £1.50 a year
- Three reasons to check your final bill when you switch
- Are recipe boxes worth the money?
- PODCAST: The best money making apps for 2021
- There's a new best rewards credit card
- How to cut the cost of your overdraft
- YOUTUBE: What are supermarket loyalty points really worth?
- PODCAST: Paying less for your TV and streaming bills
- Santander cuts interest and lowers fee on 123 account
- 0% balance transfer credit cards – the good and the bad
- HSBC to close 82 branches
- YOUTUBE: What to do with spare cash due to lockdown
- PODCAST: Bitcoin Basics
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