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Are savings challenges worth it?

If you struggle to get into a savings habit, then you might be tempted by things like the 1p and 52 week savings challenges. The idea is you'll be motivated to keep putting money away on a regular basis.

I've had a look at some of the different ones you can try (and how much you'll save), plus some ways to avoid the downsides.

READ: Should you try a savings challenge?

Top credit cards for 2023

If you're thinking of getting a new credit card in the new year, I've taken a look at some of the different options, including my picks for cashback, balance transfers, overseas spending and more.

READ: Which cards are best?

My month in money #12

Here's my regular look back on how I spend and save, including how easy it is to log into banking apps on new phones, using credit cards to buy a new car and more. Read about my money in December.

READ: My month in money

The best of Be Clever With Your Cash in 2022

Over the last year I've written 221 articles and produced 96 videos, so there's a good chance you've missed some of them! This round-up shares the most popular posts, alongside some of my favourites, so you can catch up.

READ: The best of 2022

CASH CHATS PODCAST

299 | Smart meter readings, credit rejections, hotel cashback & more

In the latest episode of the pod I’m talking about:

My spending and saving in December
Your money wins in 2022
Smart meter shock
Rewards vs cashback on hotel bookings
Credit rejections not appearing on credit report
And more

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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. YouGov: £50 cash for sharing bank data

Each time you link your current account or credit card to the survey site YouGov you'll earn £5. You can cash only out when you reach £50, but you can add multiple accounts and earn another £5 every 90 days on the same accounts. More here.

2. Gusto & Hello Fresh: Deal stack for more than 95% off

If you've not used these recipe boxes before then a brand new subscription via a cashback site combined with a big discount could cost you as little as £2 for a big box of food. More here.

3. Amazon Prime: £2 off via O2

If you are with O2 for your mobile phone then you can now save £2 each month on a Prime subscription. More here.

4. Apple TV+: Five months free via Barclays

New Apple TV+ customers can get five months free via a Barclays current account. More here.

5. Tony's Chocolonely: Free bar

This code may have expired, but it's worth a try. Use the code 2022thankyou in the supermarket cashback app GreenJinn to get a free bar of the delicious Tony's Chocolonely from Sainsbury's, Asda, Waitrose, Tesco, Ocado or Morrisons.

And if you've not used GreenJinn before you can get £1 for signing up. More via this link.

6. Aperol: Two cocktails for £5

Though you're technically buying a Christmas card to get this offer, inside is a voucher that'll get you two Aperol Spritz drinks in All Bar Ones in January and February. More here.