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Published: Tue, 10/06/15

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Jasmine
Hi ,

This week we've got a bit of a travel theme going on, so if you're planning on travelling anytime soon, you need to read this!

Take your mind of the rainy weather (it really looks like winter has arrived!) and look ahead to your Christmas or January holidays.

You should start by reading our ultimate travel article, 50 money saving holiday tips.

We also show you how you can save money on holiday essentials and we've compiled a list of the top money saving sites for travellers.

Don't worry if you're not in a travelling mood, we've still got stuff for you.


We've also got some great offers, including the chance to get Sky Broadband FREE for a year plus £100 M&S vouchers, and we're giving you the chance to win one of three Roku streaming sticks.

Remember to check your inbox next week for more great money-making and money-saving ideas, plus exclusive offers and bargains.

Love,
Jasmine

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Things you must do this week
Get the best value travel insurance

Travel insurance should always be part of your pre-holiday budget because without it you leave yourself vulnerable to expensive bills if something goes wrong.

A great place to go for travel insurance is Holidaysafe.co.uk.

Holidaysafe.co.uk features in the Which? Travel insurance Best Rate Tables and offers a range of travel insurance policies starting from just £4.45. Visit their website to automatically save 15% online (against their UK call centre prices).


 
Avoid unexpected fees when spending abroad

Don’t get stung by fees for using your debit or credit card abroad. A my Travel Cash Prepaid Card helps you avoid fees when spending or withdrawing foreign currency when you travel.

Available in Euros, US Dollars and Multi-Currency, my Travel Cash Cards give you great exchange rates and 1% cashback on all purchases made with your card.

A 24/7 Customer Services team is on hand to help you and your money is Chip & PIN protected. my Travel Cash Cards can be used at over 35 million merchants and any of the 2 million ATMs worldwide that display the MasterCard Acceptance Mark.

For a limited time only, you can get £5 extra spending money when you order a my Travel Cash Card and load £500 or more – enter the code moneymagpie to claim (terms and conditions apply).

 
Get 12 months FREE Sky Broadband Unlimited plus a £100 Marks and Spencer voucher

If you're looking to switch broadband provider you should certainly check out Sky's latest offer - you can get FREE Sky Broadband Unlimited for a year!

On top of that you'll also get to choose between a £100 Marks and Spencer voucher or one year subscription to Deezer.

You don't even have to be a Sky TV customer!

 
Find amazing deals at Living Social

If you're looking to make big savings, check out Living Social.

They have offers on everything from getaways to fashion to home goods.

Some of the top offers at the moment include:




And they're just a few of the offers. Visit Living Social to find an offer suitable for you!



Scroll down to find out why debt consolidation isn't a way out of debt
 

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Exclusive: win 1 of 3 Roku streaming sticks

Roku competition
This week we're offering you the chance to win 1 of 3 Roku streaming sticks.

The Roku Streaming Stick turns any HDMI-capable TV into a Smart TV, allowing you to stream your favourite films and TV programmes on channels such as Netflix, Google Play, Sky Store, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player and NOW TV.

Click here to enter
 

50 money saving holiday tips

50 money saving holiday tips

Or are you looking for the best way to find a cheap flight?

Being careful with your pennies doesn’t mean you need to skip that trip away – if you’re clever you can treat yourself to a holiday without forking out the big bucks.

 
Scroll down for great exclusive offers
 

How to save money on holiday essentials

holiday essentials
The majority of us manage to totally exceed our holiday budgets, which can make the homecoming extremely stressful, as well as depressing.

To help people hang on to their post-holiday high for a little longer, we’ve put together our top tips for planning the perfect holiday – whilst saving money on all your holiday essentials.

 

Top money saving sites for travellers

money saving sites for travellers
There's no excuse to spend money blindly on your holidays, there are loads of websites (including our own, of course) with advice on saving money.

From comparing prices to tips on saving money once you're abroad, these websites are vital browsing for the travellers wanting to save money. 

 

Why debt consolidation isn't a way out of debt

debt
When you’re dealing with debt, a consolidation loan can seem like a smart idea. The adverts make it sound all so simple: who wouldn’t want to roll all their debts up and make one single monthly payment?

What the adverts neglect to tell you is that debt consolidation can often cost more in the long run.

 

Luxury for less

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onsie
Unisex Hooded Onesie for £15

Have you yet to get yourself a snugly onesie?

Then you should check out these Unisex Hooded Onsies which are currently half price!

Click here to get your onesie

 
Energy
Join our collective switch!

You can save over £300 a year on your energy bill by partaking in our collective switch.

The more people who register, the more interested the supplier will be and therefore the better deal they will offer.

There's no obligation to accept the deal and it only takes two minute to register.

The last campaign saved the average customer over £300.

Join our collective switch

 

Community

tech

We’re big fans of technology and gadgets – particularly ones that make our lives easier. We review all sorts of tech and gadgets to let you know what’s worth your hard earned cash.

This week Jasmine reviews The Orbit Nano Drone.

Read our technology blog
 
Justin

Read Justin Urquhart Stewart's finance and investing blog for his sharp brain and his wicked sense of humour.

This week Justin argues that we need challenging debate about the UK economy. 

Read our finance and investing blog

 
Saltydog

Saltydog Investor shows you the successful investing strategy of entrepreneur Douglas Chadwick.

This week Saltydog explain why you need to treat your money as your baby.

Read Saltydog's blog

 
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