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Is it time to ditch Premium Bonds?

Now you can get 1% interest on easy-access savings, should you move your money out of Premium Bonds? Here's my analysis.

READ: Where to put your savings

Barclaycard Avios credit cards review

There are two new credit cards available offering decent earnings on your spend which aren't American Express! I've taken a look at how they work and what they could be worth.

READ: Better than Amex?

Ways to save money on the new iPhone SE 3

Apple this week announced a new version of their "budget" iPhone SE (though it still starts at £419). If you're keen to get one, here are my tips to help reduce the cost.

READ: Can you save on an iPhone?

Santander 123 increases interest: Is it worth it?

This week Santander announced an interest rate hike on its 123 account. I've taken a look at whether it's enough to try the account, or if you're better off sticking with the 123 Lite account.

READ: Santander 123 vs 123 Lite

CASH CHATS PODCAST

#256: Supporting Ukraine, National Women’s Day & Price Hike Bingo

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:

Where to donate money and whether to donate clothes to Ukraine
If you can boycott businesses with Russian interests
A clip of my chat with Annabelle Williams about financial inequality between men and women
My to-do list on water, broadband and mobile bills

#255: Your Money, This Week – 4 March 2022

In a bonus Friday episode I was joined by Helen Knapman from Money Saving Expert to talk about the week's top stories, including:

Rising petrol and gas prices
How 1 million are overpaying on prescriptions
Buy Now Pay Later on credit reports
Nationwide payment problems
The end of John Lewis’ price matching
& More

You can listen to episodes via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.

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ASK ANDY

Ask Andy #41: Your money questions answered

Watch this week's live YouTube Q&A, and see answers to other questions you sent in, including:

Do I get 25% or 20% pension tax relief?
Should I switch away from Starling to pay in cash?
How can I find direct debits if I don't pay bills?

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Next live Q&A: 22 March 2022

The next Ask Andy live stream will be in on Tuesday 22 March 2022 at 7pm. This is the best place to ask me your questions. Make sure you follow me on YouTube or Instagram so you get notifications.

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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. Disney+: 15% off via Santander

Santander customers should check their offers to see if they can save on Disney+ streaming. More here.

2. Pub: Free pint and 2-4-1 drinks

There are a couple of new offers with cheap or free drinks out this month, including a free Heineken during the Six Nations and buy one, get one on pints, gin and more until the end of the month. More here .

3. M&S: Sparks giveway

If you are signed up to the free M&S Sparks loyalty scheme then check your app as there are new offers every day until the 16th. Here's more.

4. Days out: Free and discounted entry via National Lottery

Buy a Lotto ticket or scratch card and you can save on entry to attractions like National Trust and the Eden Project later this month. More here .

5. Telegraph: Free Vue ticket back

It seemed at the start of the month that the free Vue ticket offer via a Telegraph subscription had ended - but it's back. Take out a four-month trial for £3 to take advantage. You'll also get a free Chili movie rental each month. Here's more.

6. Odeon: Free ticket Sunday or Monday via O2

I've not paid for a cinema ticket in months thanks to the O2 Priority Odeon offer, and it's now been extended so you can go either Sunday or Monday. Here's more.

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