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Brrrr... it's freezing this week, and with energy bills so high we've a host of tips to help you keep heating costs down, including a new feature on hot water bottles vs electric blankets. We've also got some help on claiming working from home tax relief with so many staying put this week, the best 0% balance transfer deals and more. As usual, we've rounded up the best stories from our friends at The Money Edit for all this and more.

As the nights get colder, we may be tempted to heat up our beds to stay warm and keep the heating off. An electric blanket can help, but could a hot water bottle be cheaper? We compare the two - is a hot water bottle or an electric blanket cheaper to keep the bed toasty?
What is the cheapest way to stay warm on chilly nights?

As the cold snap kicks in, we're all looking at ways to make the most of our heating, yet we want to keep our bills low. But what is the cheapest way to heat a room and stay cosy this winter? We explain how to slash the costs when heating just one room.
Heating tricks to keep you warm

With Royal Mail strikes now on, there is a risk your parcel may not reach its destination when you want it to. To get your parcel delivered on time and save money on postage, we compared the costs of all the alternative services to Royal Mail ahead of the festive season.
How to save money on sending parcels

Fancy giving a loved one a Cadbury's chocolate for free? Well, now you can by taking part in Cadbury's Secret Santa service. We have all the details on how to bag a personalised chocolate bar at no cost.
How to use Cadbury's Secret Santa service

If you have credit card debt you could save hundreds of pounds by applying for a 0% balance transfer credit card. Now is a good time to check the best deals with many racking up debt ahead of Christmas and because the average 0% term is at its lowest in a year, according to data firm Moneyfacts. Yet the top deals have held firm, so it's safest to grab one now in case they disappear, given the mood music.

Yet always pay at least the monthly minimum, don't spend on it and once the 0% period ends the rate will jump to the APR at the time.

We've listed some of the top 0% balance transfer credit cards below but it's best to use the credit card eligibility checker from our sister brand Go.Compare first, to see if you're likely to qualify for them - just select the '0% interest on balance transfers' option from the drop down menu to see what you will be accepted for and how many months at 0% interest you could be eligible for.

The longest 0% balance transfer credit card Sainsbury's Bank Credit Card | up to 34 months 0% interest | 2.88% transfer fee | 21.95% APR after 0% period. Check to see if you can get the Sainsbury's Bank deal via Go.Compare's eligibility checker or apply directly with Sainsbury's Bank.

The longest 0% card with a definite 0% period HSBC Balance Transfer Card | up to 27 months 0% interest | 2.99% fee | 23.9% APR after 0% period. Check to see if you can get the HSBC card via Go.Compare's eligibility checker or apply directly to HSBC*.

Not for you? The Money Edit has listed the most generous 0% balance transfer credit cards.

*When you sign up via this link, we may earn an affiliate commission from this deal.

Millions will have stayed at home this week due to poor weather and strikes, and even though the pandemic is over, rules in place that allowed people to claim expenses for staying put are still in place.
See if you are eligible and how to claim

With the cost of energy rising, It's important to have all the facts before turning up the thermostat. We look at when you should put your heating on and other ways to heat a room.
We bust the home heating myths so you can save on your bills

If a slow cooker is on your Christmas list, you'll want to know how it compares to a traditional oven when it comes to saving you money. We've done the homework for you - which is cheaper, a slow cooker or an oven?
Can a slow cooker save you money?

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