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Halifax £125 switching bonus: How existing customers can claim it too

Just as one switching deal ends, another begins. This time Halifax is offering a boosted £125, and both new and existing customers can claim it as long as you've not got cash from the bank since April 2020. Here's how to get the bonus.

READ: Switch for £125

More bank account news & round-up

It's also time for my monthly roundup of current account news, including:

A boosted £130 switching offer from First Direct
The last chance to switch old Tesco Bank accounts
Who's winning and losing in the switching wars
How to make sure you're really calling your bank and not a scammer

READ: The best bank switching deals & more

LTV & the remortgaging tricks that’ll save you thousands

If rumours of an interest rate rise announcement later today (and more to come) are true, we'll start to see the best mortgage deals disappear. So if you're on a variable rate or due to remortgage soon, then make sure you act fast.

Here are some of the things you can do to help you get the lowest rates, and other things to think about.

READ: Save thousands on your mortgage

My Black Friday Bootcamp – get yourself fighting fit

Though Black Friday itself isn't for another three weeks, it's not stopped some retailers already starting their sales! And this will just happen more over the coming days.

I've mixed feelings on Black Friday. Yes, there will be some really good deals, but also it can be a prompt for people to splash out on things they don't need.

So to help you navigate that minefield, here are the advance steps you can take to get yourself in the best position to benefit.

READ: What to do NOW to save later

CASH CHATS PODCAST

#229: How to stop spending

A solo episode this week, and I'll take you through:

The triggers that might cause unplanned spending
How to add friction to your transactions
Why changing money management habits could reduce impulse buys

Plus I answer a listener question about finding the best prices for Black Friday.

#228: Your Money, This Week – 28 October 2021

In last week's news review episode it was all about the Budget. I was joined by personal finance journalist Lily Canter to talk about:

Changes to Universal Credit
Increases to the minimum wage
Changes to alcohol taxation and Air Passenger Duty
Support for small businesses
& more

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

Listen on the blog

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Google Podcasts

Listen on Spotify

ASK ANDY

Next Live Q&A: Tuesday 9 November @ 7pm

Every week or two you can ask me your questions live (or just watch!).

The next one will be on Tuesday 9 November at 7pm.

You can join in via Instagram and my YouTube channel. Put a reminder in your diary now!

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Me talking money elsewhere

Though I'm mainly on my own channels, you could also catch me this week at the following:

My weekly column in Metro. This time: "Green Savings Bonds + Can 5G replace home broadband?"

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. TopCashback: £15 new member offer returns

It's been a year since the welcome bonus for people signing up to TopCashback has been at this level, so if you haven't yet signed up now is the time to do it. There's a minimum £15 spend at retailers via the site. More here.

2. Asda: £10 off £60 spend

Online Asda shoppers can save £10 with this voucher code for collections or deliveries. Get the code here.

3. American Express: £264 boosted offer ends

The welcome offer for the Amex Preferred Rewards Gold card is boosted until 9 November - as long as you've not had an American Express credit card in your name in the last 24 months.

The bonus is worth £184 if switched to a gift card, or as much as £264 if converted to Nectar points. More here.

4. Brewdog: Free pint & £10 voucher

Sign up for or log into the Brewdog loyalty scheme (it's free) and you can claim a pint of Lost Lager and a voucher to spend on the Brewdog online shop. More here.

5. M&S Beauty advent: £40 with £30 spend

Spend £30 on clothing, home or beauty and you can claim the popular Marks & Spencer beauty advent calendar for £40. It apparently contains items worth £300 from the likes of Ren and Aveda.

It's also worth checking your Sparks account - I've got a voucher for 20% off. More here.

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