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Your weekly money-saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb and the team.


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BLOG VIDEO & ARTICLES

September's current accounts update

In his monthly round-up, Andy's looked at the latest current account news including:



And more besides! Plus bank switching offers with First Direct, Co-op and Barclays.


READ: September's banking round up



Are you missing out on free money for your pension?

Whether you're looking to retire soon or still have a way to go, your pension savings can get a free boost. From government top-ups to tax relief, we've rounded up how to unlock free cash from your pension.


READ: Get free pension cash



Stamp prices jump from October

First-class stamp prices are set to rise in price next month - the second price increase this year. Find out the hacks to beat the price hike.


READ: Stamp prices rise again


Will interest rates rise again?

After 14 consecutive increases, will the Bank of England decide to raise interest rates again? We look at the take a look at interest rate predictions ahead of the next base rate announcement in a week.


READ: How high will interest rates get?


Save money on the new iPhone 15

The latest iPhones were unveiled by Apple on Tuesday evening - and surprisingly they cost lest than last year! Howelver, that doesn't make them cheap - the top model will cost you £1,599. But there are ways to make buying one less expensive.


READ: Get a new iPhone



PODCAST


337 | Free pension cash, new Amazon Prime charge & petrol savings

In the latest episode of Cash Chats, Andy talks about:



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


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YOUR QUESTIONS

Ask Andy Live Q&A: Monday 18 September @ 7pm

Andy's live Q&As are the best place to ask your questions. The next Ask Andy Live will be a savings special on Monday 18 September at 7pm.


Make sure you follow me on YouTube or Instagram to join in. The earlier you ask your question the more likely I'll have time to answer it.


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THIS WEEK'S TOP DEALS

We only share deals and special offers on the blog which I think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.


1. Raisin: Earn a £25 savings bonus

Raisin is offering a £25 welcome bonus if you open a savings account with at least £10,000 and keep it there for at least six months. Here's more.


2. First Direct switch: £175 + £40 cashback and £12,500 prize draw

With the Natwest & RBS offers ending on Monday, the only "proper" switching deal left is from First Direct. You can earn £175 plus £40 cashback on top. Plus there's now the chance to also win £12,500 if you successfully start your switch before 1 October 2023. Here's more.


3. Apple TV+ & Music: Last chance for O2 & Barclaycard freebies

You've got until next week to claim a code via O2 Priority or Barclaycard for free Apple TV+ and Apple Music - even if you've used those services before. Here's more.


4. Amazon: £5 off £15 shop

Selected Amazon customers can get £5 off of a £15 shop through the Amazon app on eligible items by 23 September 2023. Here's more.


5. Trainline: £15 off selected season tickets

Get £15 off of selected season tickets when buy one via the Trainline app. Here's more.


6. Virgin Atlantic Reward+: 30,000 bonus points

Get 30,000 points (usually 15,000) when you sign up for a Virgin Atlantic Reward+ credit card and spend £3,000. Here's more.


7. Netflix & NOW: £12 a month via BT

If you get your broadband via BT then you can now add Netflix and NOW Entertainment for £12 a month. You'll also get a box to record with. Here's more.


8. Asda Rewards: Win up to £100

Asda Rewards members can win up to £100 with the ‘Spin the Wheel’ game in the Rewards app this month. Here's more.


9. Sparks: Win up to £100 of M&S vouchers

Another competition! This one is for M&S Sparks members who have the chance to win up to £100 of M&S vouchers when shopping. Here's more.




SAVINGS, BANKING & CREDIT CARD BEST BUYS

Savings

Top savings offers



Top savings best buys:



READ: All the best savings best buys



Banks

Top banking switch and welcome offers:




Top banking best buys:



READ: All the best banking best buys



Credit cards

Top credit card offers:



READ: Best buy cashback credit cards


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MORE DEALS!

Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:


Cashback offers


Shopping vouchers and other deals


Entertainment deals


Food and drink offers


Recent content you might have missed

We know it can be tricky to read, watch and listen to everything we create each week, so here are some articles, videos and podcasts from the last few weeks you might have missed.



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