Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top content this week
BLOG & ARTICLES
Are savings challenges worth it?
If you find it hard to put money aside then you might like the sound of a savings challenge, guiding you through what to save on a daily or weekly basis.
I've shared some of the most popular ones, where they might go wrong and tricks to make them easier.
The best cashback & reward cards
Here's my updated look at the best credit and debit cards that'll earn you money or points as you spend!
Don’t make these expensive last-minute Christmas mistakes
With 9 days left until Christmas, it's easy to make costly errors on transport, gifts, food and other spending in the rush to get everything done.
This article will hopefully give you the heads up you need to avoid this - including the last post dates and how to not get ripped off when you buy stamps.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
#241: My year without Amazon, last-minute Xmas & credit report mistakes
The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:
- How I fared in my no-Amazon year challenge
- Beat late travel, food, gift and other festive price hikes
- The Lloyds Bank errors that hit a reader’s credit score
#240: Your Money, This Week – 10 December 2021
In last week's news review episode I was joined by financial educator Nick from Money Medics to discuss:
- Rising credit card APR
- Retailer petrol profits
- Shopping on TikTok
- New consumer protections
- Mortgage struggles
- & more
You can listen to both episodes via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
ASK ANDY
#36: Your money questions answered
I've answered more of your questions on the blog again, this time looking at queries including:
- Can you choose which credit report lenders use?
- Do I need a current and savings account?
- How soon can I switch again?
Plus, you can catch up with Tuesday evening's live YouTube Q&A with questions on emergency savings, mortgage affordability, cashback hacks and more.
Next Live Q&A: 2022!
Every week or two you can ask me your questions live (or just watch!).
The next one will be in early January 2022. I'll let you know the date and time in a future newsletter.
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. HSBC: £150 switch ends
It's your last chance (for now) to get this switching bonus from HSBC. You'll get £150 and £10 will go to Shelter. More here.
2. Apple TV+: Up to 5 months free
New and existing Barclaycard customers can get 5 months free Apple TV+, while Currys is giving away up to 3 months for free. And both these deals work if you've already had a free trial. Here's more on the offers.
3. Co-op: Free £5
If you are already a Co-op member make sure you check your emails to see if you've had £5 added to your loyalty card to spend before Xmas Eve. Here's more.
4. AirBnB, Vue, Naked Wines & more: Up to 20% off gift cards
On Amazon you can save between 10% and 20% on various gift cards, including AirBnb. More here.
5. LuckyVoice: Free month of at-home karaoke
If the office party has been cancelled, or you just fancy some crooning in the kitchen, then you can nab a free month of Lucky Voice. More here.
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Me talking money elsewhere
Though I'm mainly on my own channels, you can also catch me this week at the following:
- My weekly column in Metro. This time: "How to prepare for interest rate changes"
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £150 cash bonus
- Top reward account: £5 a month from Halifax
- Top cashback account: Up to 3% back with Santander 123 Lite
- Top ethical bank: £60 voucher or donation via Triodos
Savings & investing offers
- Top regular saver: 3.04% from Natwest
- Top current account interest: 2.02% from Virgin Money
- Top easy access account: 0.71% from Investec
- Raisin: £50 bonus on £10k of savings
- Freetrade: Free share worth between £3 and £200
Cards and bills deals
- 0% Balance transfer: 18 months with no fee & £20 cashback
- American Express: Up to £184 welcome bonus
- Amazon x Visa: Free £10 to £20 credit hack
- Three: SIM-only 12GB of data for £5.50 a month
- Curve: Free £10 welcome bonus
- Money Dashboard: Free £4 Amazon voucher
- Snoop: Free £5 Amazon voucher
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon: Up to £10 off for some
- Music Magpie: Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or games
- Holland & Barrett: Free £3
- Lidl: Coupon Plus promo
- Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
- LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
- B&Q: Save £5
- Free cashback: Earn more than £30
- NUS card: Alumni card trick
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
- NOW TV: 40% off passes
- Apple TV+: Three months free via Currys Perks
- Odeon: Two tickets and a £10 Turtle Bay gift card for £9.99
- Vue: £5 ticket and pizza offer
- Disney+: Save £2 a month
- Netflix: Inc Netflix & Chromecast bundle
- Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
- Days out: £25 off voucher via Lotto
- West End Theatre Sale: Tickets from £10
Food and drink offers
- Tastecard: 60-day free trial
- Pret: Free coffee for one month
- Leon: Unlimited coffee for £15 a month
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: More than 90% off your first boxes
- Pringles: Free pack
- Honest Brew: £10 off craft beer
- Deliveroo Plus: Free year via Prime
- McDonalds: Free burger via O2
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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.
- My latest credit card news round-up
- Be a seat filler and get cheap tickets
- Gift cards: Should you ever use or buy them?
- Podcast #239: Are gift cards good or bad & the best reward bank accounts
- Ask Andy #35: Your money questions answered
- Barclays cuts Blue Rewards
- The latest bank account and switching offer news
- The best savings accounts
- Changed your mind? Your refund rights
- Podcast #237: The best ways to give to charity and your refund rights
- Netflix: The best ways to pay
- Three+ rewards app review and how anyone can get it
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