£100 M&S voucher inside plus Jasmine reveals 5 brilliant ways to pay less tax

Published: Tue, 02/28/12

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Hi there ,
 
Well the Oscars may have been and gone, but we're still star-struck in the Moneymagpie office and we're handing out our own glamorous awards.

The George Clooney award this week has to go to Churchill, which is currently offering a dishy half-price on home insurance, while the Meryl Streep gong should go to Sky, for their brilliant TV and broadband deal (which also nets you a free £100 M&S voucher)...

For the Wesley Snipes among us, see our 5 ways to pay less tax article. If only he had read that he wouldn't have been done by the tax man!

And finally *drumroll*...*bated breath*...do check out my Website of the Week section below. This is the first of a new feature we will have in the newsletter each week - a website that I like and recommend to you. Enjoy!
 

THREE THINGS YOU MUST DO THIS WEEK

Grab a great deal and a FREE £100 M&S voucher...
Which do you love most?

a) great TV
b) cheap broadband
c) brilliant freebies
d) all of the above

If it's d), we've got just the deal for you!

For a short time only Sky are offering Sky TV, superfast 20Mb broadband and free evening and weekend calls all for just £20 a month!

That's a great deal by itself - but right now Sky are also throwing in a FREE £100 M&S voucher as well as a free Sky+ box (worth £49).

Great TV, brilliant broadband, free evening and weekend calls... all for just £20 a month? And you get a £100 voucher too?

Sounds good to me! Check out the deal here.
 
Hurry though - the £100 M&S voucher offer ends 1 March
 
 
Win a trip for two to New York! 
 
Start spreading the news... you and a companion could be hitting the city that never sleeps for an amazing trip with return flights and four nights accommodation.

There's so much to see and do - from the bright lights of Broadway to the spectacular Statue of Liberty, it really is the holiday of a lifetime in the world's capital city (and if you don't win, 10 runners up will be getting classic I Heart NY t-shirts!)

But hurry - you only have until midnight on Wednesday (29 Feb) to enter.
 
 
Recycle your gadgets for cash...
 
Get cash from having a clear out with Gadgets4Everyone. Their nifty site allows you to make money from almost any gadget - from old sat navs to discarded games consoles and cameras.

Plus, they'll give you an extra £5 for free if you enter the code EXTRA5 at the checkout. 
 

GET 50% OFF YOUR HOME INSURANCE 

Churchill Home Insurance is offering half-price home insurance if you haven't claimed in the last 5 years.  

But you can only get this 50% off deal for a short time only.

So get your home covered for half-price while you can. (The half-price offer includes 25% introductory discount and a 5 year no claims discount).  

Their policy could save you a packet - get a quote here.

5 SPECIAL WAYS TO PAY LESS TAX

Britons waste billions of pounds every year paying too much tax - but I will show you five (completely legal) ways to pay less tax.

See them all here.

MAKE MONEY AS A PRODUCT DEMONSTRATOR

Whether you fancy yourself as a bit of a salesperson or not, being a product demonstrator can be a great way to make money.

Don't be scared off by horror scenes of Bridget Jones's mum! It can be an easy way to make a little extra cash in your free time. See how here.

BEAT THE BANKS! SAFE SAVING ALTERNATIVES

Are you fed up of all the same old problems with banks? Dismal interest rates, needless charges, poor customer service... the list goes on.

You'll be happy to know then that you don't have to put up with it! There are actually some very viable alternatives. Here are my top five favourite savings alternatives.

THE BEST MONEY SAVING FASHION WEBSITES: MY TOP 10 TIPS

Stay stylish on a budget with my ten best money-saving fashion websites.

I'll show you how to hunt down the latest sample sales, where to snap up fashion freebies and how to find vintage bargains. Plus check out my favourite members-only websites for exclusive designer discounts! 

MY FAVOURITE WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

If you're planning on sprucing up your home this year BubsyDogDIY.com is the site for you.

It's packed full with really useful DIY and home improvement tips, plus insider trade secrets that could save you a serious pot of cash. I've already found lots of tips I'm going to put to good use this summer - I'll be sure to post a few pics of me getting my hands dirty!

If you've got a question that's not on the site you can even email Busby the Dog directly who promises to answer your questions however silly you think they might be!

This is the perfect site for anyone attempting DIY decorating (even if you think you know it all)...

P.S. HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW...

You've probably guessed by now that I hate paying full price for pretty much anything, and I don't like my fellow Moneymagpie's having too either!
 
Luckily there are plenty of fabulous discount sites out there which save users an absolute fortune.
 
For everyday household appliances I'm a big fan of HereForADay.com, the UK's very first daily deal site for the home and family.
 
One exciting new bargain is added every day at a discount of up to 90% off. Past deals include £38 off a Gino D'Acampo slow cooker and £162 off a Philips Wireless Hi-Fi System.
 
Become a member right here - the site is fast and free to join so there's nothing to lose in giving it a try. Enjoy!
 
Have a great week,
 
 
Jasmine Birtles, February 2012
 

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BARGAIN BOX

NEW M&S online outlet store... it offers discounts of up to 40% off, plus free delivery on orders over £30. It's a great place to pick up a new suit or dress at dirt cheap outlet prices.
Huge 40ins full HD LCD TV for just £287... the best-selling Luxor 40ins HD LCD TV has been getting rave 5 star reviews. Get a home cinema experience for just £287 while stocks last.
Professional car wash for just 50p... at participating BP garages. Get your discount voucher here. 
Big perfume discount... get £34 off this 100ml bottle of Kenzo Amour, the beautiful new scent from Kenzo. With notes of Japanese cherry blossom and prized thanaka wood, this special scent has an RRP of £69.00. Click here to nab yours for just £35.

70% off shoes and boots... head over to Debenhams today where you'll find massive discounts on hundreds of boots, shoes and trainers for men, women and kiddies. Includes many of the finest brands on the market so get them before they go. Shop here.

BLOG BOX

We need an alternative to payday loans... as I explain here.
At last! Reduced fees for students... finally a bit of good news for cash-strapped students everywhere. 
Turkey meatballs... are delicious with lemongrass, lime and spring onions. Our food blogger has the full recipe here.
The UK economy - sunny skies or dark clouds ahead...? Our investing and finances blogger thinks that there are finally more positives than negatives in the UK economy right now. See why here.
This made me giggle... watch the reaction of this baby to paper being torn up. As outrageously cute as it is funny! 

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