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HyperJar app: NOT a savings account

The promise of a 4.8% return on your savings sounds good, doesn't it? So when I got an email about an app called HyperJar offering this I was obviously interested. Sadly it wasn't all it appeared to be. I've explained all here.

READ: The savings account that isn't really a savings account

Contactless limit now £100: Good or bad?

One of the announcements in the Budget last week was the increase of the contactless card payment limit to £100.

Some people are worried about whether this puts their cards and money at an increased risk of fraud, while others are just seeing it as a harmless change that makes spending more convenient. The truth is actually somewhere in between.

READ: Is your money safe?

M&S Bank to close all current accounts

If you've got an M&S Bank current account you'll by now probably know this account will close by the summer, along with any linked monthly saver account. All branches will close too. So what should you do? Here are the top options.

READ: Why M&S is closing its accounts

YOUTUBE

The best bank accounts (March 2021 update)

Which bank account is best? Find out in my latest video update, along with news of the three switching offers available right now.

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Rather read than watch? Here's an article covering the same topic

CASH CHATS PODCAST

Once again, there are two episodes for you this week.

#175: Low-spend lockdown update

For the last couple of months, I've been limiting my spending as much as I can (helped hugely by the restrictions preventing so many opportunities to spend).

In the latest episode of the pod I talk about how it's been going, sharing how much I've actually spent.

#174: Your Money, This Week

This look back at the top money news stories from the week covers the Budget in detail. My guest on this episode is Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor for the Financial Times.

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

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Listen on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Google Podcasts

Listen on Spotify

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WEEKLY LIVE Q&A

THURSDAY 11th MARCH @ 6pm:

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 this evening at 6pm - that's Thursday 11th March.

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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. NATWEST: Prize draw for new savings accounts

If you have a Natwest or RBS current account and haven't already opened up the Digital Regular Saver which offers 3.04% interest, you may as well do it now as there's a prize draw for those who apply before the end of March. You'll be in the running to win one of 10 £1,000 prizes.

2. EMMA BRIDGEWATER: Free 1/2 pint mug with £40 spend

These popular mugs are worth £19.95, so if you've other things you want to buy and you're a first-time customer on the Emma Bridgewater website, you can nab a mug for free.

3. HELLO FRESH: 50% off AND £12 cashback

I see people sharing referral codes here all the time - but they're rarely the best deals as you can stack vouchers with cashback.

Again, it's for new customers, this time going via cashback site Quidco. You'll get 50% off your first HelloFresh box, and another £12 cashback on top.

There's a similar offer from TopCashback for Gousto, giving you 40% off your first recipe box, and £20 cashback on top.

4. MUBI: One-year of free film streaming

If you're trying to cut streaming costs and thinking of giving Netflix or Disney a break for a while, then you can get free access to cult, classic, world and indie cinema on Mubi via this trick.

5. DEEZER: Three months free music streaming

If you weren't able to take advantage of the longer Apple Music or Tidal free trials for new customers, then this three-month offer from Deezer has been made permanent.

6. MOTHER'S DAY: Flower discounts

There are just a few days until Mother's Day, so if you're thinking of sending flowers you might have to pay a premium to get them delivered on time. To help on costs here are some decent discounts from the likes of Bloom & Wild, Bunches and Freddie's Flowers.

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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.

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