 founder Martin Lewis offered 12 money tips to make sure households don't get in the red over Christmas. We've found five ways to help you save a whopping £1,677 between now and the big day. You could get up to £175 in free cash just by switching to a new bank account. First Direct is offering new customers £175 to switch across, but also the chance to win a whopping £12,500 cash prize. Anyone who opens a First Direct 1st Account before October 1 is in with the chance of winning the lump sum. But bear in mind there's only five £12,500 prizes up for grabs so your chances of winning are relatively slim. To switch your bank you just need to open a new account. Tell the new bank your old account details and it will do the rest. The Current Account Switching Service guarantee means it should only take seven days. You'll need to check before you switch as some will only offer the perk if you make it your main bank account, switch direct debits and pay in a minimum amount each month. Ditch unused subscriptions - up to £179 A few quick clicks will cancel pointless payments in time for Christmas. Customers who forked out for Deliveroo 's £7.99-a-month delivery can save by axing it. Only orders over £10 qualify for free delivery, so customers making smaller orders do not save. This would save £31.96 before the big day. There is a way you can get Deliveroo Plus free for a yea){kind=link}
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CHRISTMAS is 100 days away but households will already be beginning to make preparations.
Before the festive season begins, it’s important to put a budget in place so you’re not overspending.
Thinking about how to pay for the presents and all the trimmings will be a major headache for many people as finances are squeezed.
Just this week, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis offered 12 money tips to make sure households don’t get in the red over Christmas.