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Martin's 5 ways to cap credit card costs NOW Don't wait for law changes, protect yourself. If you've credit card debt, REDUCE THE COST BY £1,000s This week, Labour announced - in a move to protect those stuck in a long-term debt quagmire - it wants to cap credit card interest so it can't be more than the amount borrowed. I think that's a good move (see my card cost cap analysis). Yet who knows if it'll happen, so if you've existing credit card debt, take control now with my top five tips...
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Vax up to 75% off code incl £200 cordless vac £50. MSE Blagged. Priority access for cut-price vacuums, steam cleaners etc. Last time loads got bargains, eg, "Got a new Vax for £75, saving £245 - result." Vax sale code It's back. £1.50 prosecco trick. It's been massively popular in the past. See how to get £1.50 prosecco. Excl Scotland, pls be Drinkaware. Are you being ripped off on broadband? Take the 2min challenge. Our new Broadband Unbundled tool shows exactly what broadband and line (and TV if you want) is available at YOUR address - takes 2 mins to see if you're overpaying. Argos 3for2 on toys, incl Lego, Star Wars, Fisher-Price. Good time to stock up for Xmas. See what's available in 3for2 toys. Today. Now Easyjet's releasing millions of SUMMER 2018 flights. Last week it put seats till 24 June on sale - from Wed it's adding those in the crucial summer period. Check if they're worth it: Cheap Easyjet. 50% off London black taxis via app. Take advantage of Uber uncertainty. Until Sun. 50% off black taxis |
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Savings rates are UP (... a bit). Check yours ASAP Easy access rates are now 1.26%, compared to just 1% this time last year - don't lose out If you've savings, check the rate now. They're up on this time last year, and for the last few months the top rates have been flicking up and down, with a further upturn this week. Yet it's happening quietly, and many savers are being left behind. So here's how to make your savings work for you... All accounts below have full £85,000 UK savings protection.
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Pair the above (or any other phone) with a hot Sim for £9/mth. We've blagged a cheap Three Sim* with 4GB data, unltd mins and texts for £9/mth on a 12mth contract for new customers. It's an 'Advanced' plan so you can roam for 'free' in Europe PLUS 24 more places incl the US and Oz. Full info & higher and lower use plans in Cheap Sims. Boots 'Star Gifts' are back - incl £40ish Nails Inc beauty gift set £20. Or £30 Millie Mackintosh make-up set for £15. See when they're available in Boots Star Gifts. Married? Don't be one of 1.9m missing out on a FREE & easy up-to-£662. Only half of all eligible married couples (incl in civil partnerships) have claimed the under-publicised tax break. Check if you can claim. 3for2 Pandora bracelet charms, eg, three 'petite' charms for £20. Rare discount online and in selected stores. Ends Sun. Charming 20% off lots of Virgin Trains West Coast half-term fares. MSE Blagged. Advance, off-peak tix for 21-29 Oct, eg, Ldn-Birm £13rtn. All aboard |
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Beat the 13% car insurance hike and save £100s Our cost-cutting system includes top deals comparison sites miss, eg, last chance £50 Amazon voucher Car insurance costs have shifted up another gear. They're up 13% year-on-year according to the latest MSE Bills Tracker (which uses Office for National Statistics data). To fight back, DON'T auto-renew; use our system to DO what Sue did: "AA renewal £454. Used your website and reduced to £134". Full help in Cheap Car Insurance & Young Drivers' Insurance, but here's our system...
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15% off Holland & Barrett plus free del via code - works on sale items. MSE Blagged. Food & beauty discounts, ends Sun. Holland & Barrett SUCCESS OF THE WEEK: (Send us yours on this or any topic) £65 Ciaté nail polish collection £18 all-in. MSE Blagged. 12 mini-sized 5ml polishes incl glitter, matte & gel effects. 1,000 avail Please help test our Wallet Workout. We're trialling a new tool which 'chats' you through the different types of credit cards and loans to find the right info for you, and we want your feedback. Sign up to our FREE MSE Credit Club to try it out (on mobile only for the mo), and tell us what you think via feedback@moneysavingexpert.com. |
THE GREAT HUNT What time(s) have you found the biggest yellow sticker discounts? We're looking for your insider tips on when you can get the biggest discounts in the supermarkets. Share yours/read others': When do you find the biggest yellow sticker discounts? Past topics: View all |
THIS WEEK'S POLL Do you support renationalisation of rail, energy, water and more? Those arguing for privatisation often focus on increased efficiency due to competition. Those against often say firms do what's best for shareholders, not for consumers. It's a complex argument, but we're really most interested in testing public sentiment, so are keeping it simple. Do you support renationalisation of rail, energy, water and more? |
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA Should my friends have paid for my hen do? I got married recently and was expecting my friends to chip in for my share of the hen do (as that's been the custom at those I've been to in the past). They didn't though, and I feel very disappointed. I'm not planning to pay for their share now when they get married. Am I being unreasonable? Enter the Money Moral Maze: Should my friends have paid for my hen do? | Suggest an MMD | View past MMDs THE QUICKIES - Debt-Free Wannabe chat of the week: Ask a debt advisor (Stepchange) a question |
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MARTIN'S APPEARANCES (WED 27 SEP ONWARD) Wed 27 Sept – The Martin Lewis Money Show Roadshow is in York at the Food and Drink Festival – 11am to 4pm at St Sampson's Square MSE TEAM APPEARANCES (MOST SUBJECTS TBC) Wed 27 Sept – BBC Cumbria, Money Talks with Adam Powell, from 6pm |
QUESTION OF THE WEEK Q: I'm considering switching current account, but what happens to linked savings accounts when you switch? Are they closed as well? Resha via email. MSE Rosie's A: Yes, your linked savings account will almost always be closed, though what happens to the money depends on your old bank. Some will move it to your (new) current account - others will transfer it into another savings account, which likely pays a lower rate of interest. An exception is TSB, which won't close a regular saver if you close your linked current account. For easy access, regular and fixed savings top picks see our Regular Savings and Top Savings Accounts guides. Please suggest a question of the week (we can't reply to individual emails). |
WOULD YOU PAY WITH YOUR... FINGER? That's it for this week, but before we go...modern technology is transforming the way we spend our money, with contactless cards, Apple and Android Pay and even paying with your (smart) watch now commonplace. But last week a new method came along, as a supermarket in west London became the first in the world to trial 'finger vein' payment - allowing you to pay for groceries using just your fingertips. Watch how it works in our short video, then let us know what you think in our Facebook post: 'Is this the future of payments?' We hope you save some money, |
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