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Nationwide hikes interest to 5% on FlexDirect account
Finally some major movement on savings rates - though it's on a limited amount of cash for a limited amount of time. And previous account holders won't be eligible. Here's everything you need to know.
My tricks to spend less on streaming film and TV
There's yet another new streaming service, with Paramount+ now available in the UK (check out the deals section for details of free trials). This makes it easier than ever to be paying a fair amount each month on watching film and TV. But you can bring costs down considerably with my streaming rules.
Interest rate at 1.25%: what does the rise mean for you?
Last week the Bank of England hiked the base rate from 1% o 1.25% - the fifth consecutive increase. Find out what it means for your mortgage and your savings - and if more hikes are on the way.
How to refill your water bottle for free
Finally some hot weather (though there's rain forecast). Keeping hydrated can be costly when you're out and about if you're always buying fresh bottles of water - but there's a tool to help you find places that'll refill your bottle for free.
The cheapest ways to get Wimbledon 2022 tennis tickets
Tennis starts on Monday at the All England Club in SW19, and though advance tickets are all sold out, there are ways to get in on the day.
CASH CHATS PODCAST
272 | Cut streaming costs, Interest rate increase, Tax on savings & more
The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I’m talking about:
- The base interest rate is up again - what does it mean for your savings and mortgage?
- How do you reduce your total spend on streaming subscriptions without missing out?
- Changes to the MyWaitrose scheme
- And I answer a listener question about paying tax on fixed-rate bonds
You can listen to episodes via all the normal podcasting routes or over on the blog.
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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. Lloyds Bank: £125 switch ends Monday
You've only got a few days to start a switch to a Club Lloyds current account to nab a £125 bonus, on top of free cinema tickets or movie rentals.. Here's more.
2. Paramount+: Up to 30-day free trial
This new streaming service isn't one to get just yet as there's not much content on there. But if you really can't wait there's a 7-day free trial, and the possibility of a 30-day trial for £1. Here's more.
3. Aperol Spritz: Free drink
Grab a voucher to swap for a free drink until the end of July. More here.
4. Sky Sports: One month for £9.99
Though there's no football, there's cricket, F1 and golf on Sky, and if you want to watch any of these this is a cracking price to watch on NOW.. Here's more.
5. Independent Bookshop Week: £5 book tokens
This week is a celebration of independent book shops, and I've spotted that many are giving away a £5 Book Token with purchase. More here.
6. TopCashback: £15 welcome offer ends
If you've not used TopCashback yet then this deal is worth nabbing as it's due to expire next week. More here.
7. Monzo: £5 welcome offer back
Sign up to Monzo via refer-a-friend link (there's one on the blog if you don't have someone to ask) and you'll get £5 once the account is open. More here.
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MORE DEALS!
Here are a few ongoing and recent offers you might have missed:
Banking offers
- Top bank switch: £170 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: 3.5% First Direct
- Top current account interest: 5% Nationwide
- Top easy access account: 1.56% Virgin Money
Cards and bills deals
- American Express: Up to £280 welcome bonus
- Halifax Clarity: £20 cashback
- M&S Reward: £30 e-voucher
- Curve: Free £10 welcome bonus
- Snoop: Free £5 Amazon voucher
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Amazon: Up to £10 off for some
- TopCashback: £15 welcome bonus
- Flowers: £10 off Bloom & Wild
- LNER: Free £5 train travel credit
- NUS card: Alumni card trick
- Birthday freebies: Food, drink and vouchers
Entertainment deals
- Spotify: Including 12 months for the price of 10
- NOW TV: 50% off passes
- Apple TV+: Up to 8 months free
- Vue: Free ticket and movie rental
- Disney+: Save £2 a month
- Ethical Consumer: Free issue of the magazine
Food and drink offers
- Tesco Clubcard Plus: One-month free trial
- Tastecard: 60-day free trial
- Ocado: £20 off your first order
- Gousto & Hello Fresh: More than 90% off your first boxes
- Pringles: Free pack
- Greene King: Free pint or spirit & mixer
- Deliveroo Plus: Free year via Prime
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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:
- In my Metro column: "Customers shouldn’t have to battle to get the credit card perks they’re entitled to"
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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.
- The best extra “dummy” accounts for bank switching
- How to get the best value sun cream
- Nationwide Start to Save review
- MyWaitrose loyalty scheme changes again - for the better
- How to save money on petrol & diesel
- Chase welcome offer ends – will you still get the money?
- My month in money #4 (May 2022)
- New £400 energy bill cut + further cost of living support: How to get it
- Virgin Money hikes savings rate to 1.56%
- Barclays to close 40 branches – find out which ones
- Premium Bonds prize rate increases to 1.4%
- Cut the cost of using your mobile phone abroad
- Best before, use by and sell by dates – what’s the difference?
- How to get cheap theatre tickets
- Ways to manage your money and mental health
- The best ways to earn and use Boots Advantage points
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