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I know how to buy cheap gig tickets to acts like Coldplay and Sam Fender – and you’ll even beat the queues
COMPETITION for affordable concert tickets has been fiercer than ever this year.
Last month Oasis made headlines when they announced their reunion tour – for all the wrong reasons.
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Dynamic ticket prices and lengthy online queues frustrated fans and highlighted problems in the ticket industry.
Coldplay and Sam Fender have also announced big UK tours in recent weeks, leaving concertgoers scrambling for tickets.
Meanwhile, earlier this year fans paid up to £540 to see American songstress Taylor Swift on her hugely popular Eras Tour.
Although most of us are unable to splash that kind of cash on a concert, there are still ways to bag the hottest ticket in town.
Today consumer expert Martyn James explains the best ways to get cheap tickets.
Sign up to fan sites
Martyn said there is no way to guarantee cheap tickets but there are a few options if you can hold your nerve.
One option is to sign up to fan sites, he recommends.
“This won’t get you cheap tickets generally, unless the band isn’t well known,” he said.
“But you will get priority booking and potentially better tickets.”
Some artists will also release tickets early to fans who have bought their CDs and vinyls.
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For example, Taylor Swift’s label pre-sale was only open to fans who had pre-ordered a copy of her album Midnights between Monday 29 August, 2022 and Thursday 27 October, 2022.
These fans were given priority access to her concert ticket sale.
Meanwhile, Jorja Smith fans could get their hands on tickets to see the singer at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London if they pre-ordered her album “Falling or Flying” on vinyl.
Look for unfilled seats
Some artists book big venues or add extra dates to their tour if their first release of tickets have sold well.
How to get Oasis tickets if you missed out
SENIOR Consumer Reporter Olivia Marshall explains how you can still bag tickets to see Oasis.
WHEN I heard the news that Britpop favourites Oasis were reuniting after 15 years, my thoughts immediately turned to the inevitable scramble for tickets to next year’s tour.
Despite playing 17 dates across the UK and Ireland, many will have been left empty handed after yesterday’s general sale.
If you’re one of the unlucky ones who missed out, stop crying your heart out, because there may be hopes of a ticket yet.
Oasis have partnered with resale platform Twickets. The site only allows fans to resell tickets at face value. This means that sellers can’t add more than 15 per cent to the price of the ticket to cover booking fees and they can also reduce the price if they’re not selling.
Delivery is agreed between the buyer and the seller, so Twickets can see who is responsible should a ticket not be delivered on time.
You can also set up alerts on the Twickets app, so you’ll be the first to know if Oasis tickets become available.
Ticketmaster also has its own Fan-to-Fan resale platform, which works on the same premise.
If you’re thinking of just rolling with it and buying from an unauthorised platform, you may want to think again.
The Gallagher brothers have already said that selling tickets through unauthorised resale platforms will breach the terms and conditions and tickets may be cancelled.
You also run the risk of scammers sliding away with your cash by going through unofficial routes.
Scammers will piggyback onto popular events and earlier this year, Lloyds Bank estimated that fans of Taylor Swift had lost more than £1million to ticket scammers ahead of her UK tour.
Don’t feel pressured to pay rip off prices. Keep an eye on official platforms and you may find you’re making memories that will live forever at Oasis after all.
But after doing this they sometimes find that they can’t fill them fully.
“A number of big ticket artists this summer offered reduced prices to fill these seats – often considerably less,” Martyn said.
“Keep an eye on the ticket agencies and ‘last minute’ ticket sites for offers.”
Seattle grunge band Pearl Jam were forced to slash the price of tickets to their Dark Matter World Tour by more than 50% in June.
Premium standing tickets were initially £249.45 but tickets were later available through re-sale for £155.25.
Seventies pop legend Leo Sayer was also forced to halve the price of tickets to his London Palladium show this year.
Some tickets were available for just £20 plus a £4 booking fee.
Meanwhile, a festival which indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs were headlining slashed its ticket prices by half.
The band performed on July 27 at the annual festival in Seaton Reach in Hartlepool.
Grab mates rates
You cannot resell tickets for profit other than to the box office that you bought them from, but there are other ways to work the system, suggests Martyn.
“You are allowed to gift tickets to mates if you can’t go to a concert, so if you know someone who can’t attend then you could get a cut price deal.”
If you are going to go down this route beware, Martyn warns.
Resale tickets are often used by scammers to con fans.
“This is the single most common way people get stiffed by strangers selling tickets,” he said.
“Only give money to ticket holders who you know and trust. Taylor Swift fans alone lost zillions through this scam.”
Join a loyalty scheme
Some credit cards and loyalty programmes come with a range of exclusive offers which are only available to members.
These can include pre-sale access to popular concerts, VIP experiences or discounted ticket prices.
For example, American Express card members can get exclusive access to club seats and terrace suites at the Ovo Arena Wembley.
Prices start at £150 but could end up being cheaper than buying tickets during official sales.
Meanwhile, O2 customers can get access to priority tickets for gigs including Sam Fender and Busted vs McFly.
Make sure you enable notifications from the programmes you join and subscribe to newsletters to avoid missing out.
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The habits of millionaires are a topic of interest when it comes to financial advice. After all, unless they received a large chunk of money as an inheritance or gift, most millionaires had to be smart with their money to get where they are.
Learning how millionaires accumulate wealth — and where they keep it — can provide valuable insights for anyone focused on growing their money. One common question is whether or not millionaires keep money in checking accounts.
Studies show that in recent years, millionaires are keeping a significant portion of their wealth in cash. According to CNBC’s , that portion was about 24% in 2023. While this doesn’t necessarily mean a quarter of a millionaire’s wealth is sitting in a checking account, it does indicate the importance of maintaining liquid assets. And a checking account can be a helpful tool for doing so — whether or not you’re a millionaire.
Anyone, regardless of net worth, can find value in a checking account. Checking accounts allow unlimited deposits and withdrawals, check writing, bill pay, and other features to help you manage your money day-to-day.
While millionaires may keep large portions of their wealth in other deposit accounts and investments, some may use a checking account to manage daily spending. Millionaires also recognize the importance of having liquid assets, like funds in checking and savings accounts. Accessible cash lets you cover unexpected expenses without needing to sell off investments, borrow money, or pay a penalty for tapping your retirement savings early.
The amount of money a millionaire keeps in their checking account is highly personal and depends on preference. However, because checking accounts rarely earn competitive — if any — interest, some millionaires intentionally limit their checking account balance. Some may choose to keep the bare minimum, such as a couple of months’ worth of essential expenses, in their checking accounts, keeping the rest of their wealth in more lucrative assets.
Regardless of preference, it would be surprising for a millionaire to keep more than $250,000 in a single checking account. That’s because the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) only insures up to $250,000 in deposits per institution, per account holder.
While millionaires may use checking accounts for day-to-day financial transactions, they may also use some of the following accounts in addition to, or in place of, a checking account:
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Savings accounts: Like checking accounts, savings accounts provide a high degree of liquidity, allowing you to access your money as needed for regular or unexpected expenses. High-yield savings accounts, in particular, give millionaires an extra bang for their buck. Some of the best accounts currently offer rates upwards of 4% versus the national average savings account rate of 0.46%.
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Cash management accounts: Cash management accounts (CMAs) pay competitive interest rates while maintaining more accessibility than a savings account. Some CMAs come with a debit card and ATM access, and many provide extended FDIC coverage limits by “sweeping” additional deposits into partner banks. CMAs are available at brokerages, not banks, facilitating easy transfers between investment and cash accounts.
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Money market accounts: Similar to CMAs, money market accounts combine features of checking and savings accounts, often paying competitive interest rates and providing check writing and ATM access. Banks and credit unions offer these accounts, which are federally insured. Minimum opening deposit and minimum balance requirements are often higher than those for standard savings accounts.
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Retirement and tax-advantaged accounts: Millionaires understand the importance of investing for their later years, and retirement accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs allow them to do so in a tax-advantaged way. Some retirement accounts, like 401(k)s, are offered by certain employers. Others, such as traditional and Roth IRAs, are available to anyone.
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Brokerage accounts: The IRS limits contributions to tax-advantaged accounts, and millionaires typically invest beyond these limits. They do so with taxable brokerage accounts, which can hold investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds without contribution limits.
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Other investments, like real estate, commodities, and art: Some millionaires may decide to diversify their portfolio with other investment types. These could include real estate investments, such as investment properties or real estate investment trusts (REITs); commodities, such as metals or energy products; art; and more.
The amount of money millionaires keep in their checking accounts depends on personal preference. While some millionaires may keep six figures in their checking account to maintain a comfortable cash cushion, others may choose to keep the bare minimum in checking. You wouldn’t expect millionaires to keep more than $250,000 in a checking account, however, because balances over this threshold aren’t typically insured.
There’s no single bank that’s a favorite among millionaires; it’s another matter of preference. However, millionaires are likely to bank with institutions that offer private banking to those who meet specific financial requirements. Private banking may include wealth planning services, waived fees, dedicated bankers, and additional perks. J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Citi Private Bank, and Bank of America Private Bank are among some of the most popular banks for millionaires.
Billionaires may have checking accounts, but they likely use accounts that cater to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. These accounts may come with perks such as a dedicated banker, waived fees, and competitive interest rates. Alternatively, billionaires may opt for a cash management account with higher FDIC insurance coverage limits and checking account features.
No rule says you can’t have a million dollars in a checking account, but FDIC insurance typically only covers up to $250,000. Plus, you can get a bigger return on your investment by keeping $1 million elsewhere. One alternative is a cash management account, which acts like a checking account but generally earns higher interest. Plus, many cash management accounts insure more than the standard $250,000 by sweeping funds into multiple partner banks.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) shares are trading higher on Monday after the company announced it is partnering with Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to significantly increase Meta’s network capacity and help drive its AI ambitions.
Lumen’s partnership offers Meta enhanced flexibility with secure, on-demand bandwidth, supporting its complex computing requirements and enabling it to serve billions daily.
Ashley Haynes-Gaspar, Lumen’s EVP and chief revenue officer, said, “We’ve transformed our company to meet this demand. As Meta’s customers use more AI services across its platforms, we’re helping provide Meta with a seamless, effortless, and flexible network that will meet its growing needs.”
Lumen Technologies said its Private Connectivity Fabric enables long-term network capacity for Meta’s AI.
Alex-Handrah Aimé, director of Meta’s Network Investments stated, “Our AI tools are performing increasingly more complex tasks including enabling conversations in a variety of languages and translating text to images in real time, while helping people interact with the world around them in new, immersive ways.”
Lumen will report third quarter 2024 results on November 5, 2024.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (NASDAQ:PSCU) and First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:SKYY).
Price Action: LUMN shares are up 9.50% at $7.38 at the last check Monday.
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