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The following is the text of Martins Money Tips Email sent on 25 May 2005
Hiya, did I ever tell you about the time Tony Blair warmed my bum? No? Ok then take a look below at my new Blog.
DO YOU HAVE A BARCLAYCARD? A must-read if you do. Barclaycard has changed its hidden deal for existing customers allowing cheap long term borrowing. Yet while it's a good offer, there's a big catch. Do it wrong and Barclaycard will snatch your cash. Yet don't worry, I've found a loophole. Fully rewritten Article Barclaycard Existing Customer Loophole Related Articles Egg Loophole Credit Card Shuffle.
FREE INTERNATIONAL CALLS IF YOU'RE BOTH ONLINE. Last Sunday's BBC2 programme about making calls via the Net prompted me to clear up some MoneySaving confusion. It's good when talking to friends overseas if you're both online as it's completely free. It's bad when using the 'call a normal phone via the web' options, as there are cheaper ways. Full Article Call Overseas for Free.
BOOTS TRIPLE POINTS WEEKEND. 12% off PAYG mobile top-ups. It's Triple Points (if you spend over £10) this weekend at Boots. Thus amongst other things top-up £20 on your mobile and you'll get £2.40 back in Advantage Card points. New Article. Boots Treasure Trove Also Read. Boots Bargains Hunt.
CHEAPEST LEND FOR SPEND CARD. 6.9% beats 5.9%! Halifax new 5.9% flat rate credit card looks the top low standard (non-short term intro offer) card for spending on. Yet even if you pay the debt off in full you must pay interest. Therefore Capital One's 6.9% No Hassle card is still the winner (plus it has free identity theft protection). Capital One (Apply/View*) Article Best Credit Card For Purchases. Related article. Free Identity Theft Protection.
NEW SITE FEATURE MARTIN'S MUSINGS. M'blog. Blogs (online diaries) are all the rage, so I thought I'd give it a go. Included are 'The PM as my personal chair warmer', 'A Day with Rosie', 'Day Horriblis' and 'Election Day' amongst others. New Feature Martin's Blog.
Windows media player streamed: Broadband /Dial-Up Download:Broadband / Dial-Up (Discuss what's said). |
THE GREAT 'DOUBLE-USE' HUNT! Marketeers love to make us buy as many things as possible, yet double using is more efficient. I often say use a credit card for a loan and MSE Old Stylers say 'use exfoliating body gloves for cleaning the shower'. This week's hunt is for other double-use ideas. Add yours/ read others. Past Hunts. What Shops Don't Want Us To Know, Disguised Own Brand, Ways To Cut Back.
NOW IT'S POLITICAL! ALLIANCE AND LEICESTER NAME & SHAME. A fortnight ago I 'Named & Shamed' A&L after its disgusting severence of children's interest rates. An MP who reads this e-mail is now tabling a parliamentary motion and wants your support. Read original Name & Shame. MP's motion.
RADIO 2 HEADS UP. I'm doing my usual Jeremy Vine slot this Friday, 1pm, on cheap flights and holidays.
BE YOUR OWN FINANCIAL ADVISER? Which? has re-launched its hardcore finance book, without doubt the best of breed. I keep a copy on my desk for its pensions and investment stuff, so I thought I'd let you know. Find it cheapest. Discuss Money Books. Related Note This book's a good accompaniment to my Money Diet which is about Consumer Finance. Find it Cheapest. Discuss it.
Reminder. Top 0% cards. Virgin (view/apply*), M&S (view/apply*) or better read Best Balance Transfers
Reminder. Budget, Budget, Budget Budget Planner
Reminder. 5% interest 0% overdraft free travel insurance Best current account
FLIGHTCHECKER SALES WATCH Ryanair has summer flights from 99p each way + taxes (usually c. £20). Use the free FlightChecker to find them. P.S. We're currently working on adding the taxes into the FlightChecker.
GREAT FREE INFO HUNT RESULT: Last week's challenge was to add to my list of really useful info sites. Amongst the ideas were Free maps, Budget airlines and Out-of-copyright books.
(Also see Daily Bargains Updates and Chat Tips GOLD)
- 17.5% off Currys. If you've an Egg Card
- PAYG Nokia 1100 £26.99 including £25 airtime
- Earn money from Boots. Free baby gift sets plus Boots points
- Free London cabs For the Ladies
- About A Boy DVD, Book & CD £5.89 delivered
- Shredded Wheat Fruitful Get paid to eat them
- Free £20 worth of advertising on Google
- Old Style (Frugal) Board Thread of the Week: Old Style Welcome
- Nominate Post of the Month for May
AUTO-CHOOSE CHEAPEST PHONE PROVIDER. Call18866 users and other prefix-based cheap calls users can get a special box which automatically dials the cheapest prefix for the call type. The company is now offering MoneySavers 20% (it was 10%) off online. Dialler details
Reminder. Cheapest way to spend abroad Best card for overseas spend
Reminder. Make money on your purchases Best Cashback Cards
Skinner & Baddiel Radio Show tickets, Amazon Downloads, Practice theory test,
"Take Your Dog To Work Day" Pack, Femfresh tissues
MARTIN'S CHAMPAGNE MONEY POSER SOLVED. MoneySaver 'Phingers' came up with the solution and has donated the champagne equivalent to charity See the answer. Past Money Posers A common question, Caesar's solution, Black & white poser.
FANTASY FOOTBALL. DID YOU WIN? Many site users joined me in the fantasy football league. Sadly the season's over for another year. Did you join in? If yes, see how you did.
TOP OF THE MONEYSAVING POPS POLL. What's Top of the MoneySaving Pops? Last week's What's Top of the MoneySaving Pops? contest came up with some great ideas so I've put them in a poll. Vote for your favourite or discuss. Also, see last week's Money Savvy Mathematician Poll results.
That's it for this week. However I have to show all you chyuffin' Brass Chas 'n' Davers out there the dialectizer, which translates whatever you write into a variety of different voices. So in the spirit of this here's my redneck final plea:
Impo'tant final request. As ah allus ax please does fo'ward this hyar e-mail t'yer friends an' fambly an' git them t'join th' distribution list fo' th' free email.
I hope you save some money
Martin
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