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This week we're bringing you an episode from our sister podcast Get Answers, telling you whether or not it's possible to go on holiday for less than £100. Booking your next summer getaway is meant to be something to look forward to. Scrolling through the holiday websites looking at pictures of glorious pools and sandy beaches, deciding which room in the apartment has the best view over the coastli...

In this episode of Money Shorts, we demystify the rules around later life care funding across the UK. Read the 9 things you should know before paying for care & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter

Inflation has finally hit the Bank of England’s target, so does that mean interest rates will fall some time soon too? And if they do, what will that mean for mortgage holders? Which? Mortgage expert Stephen Maunder & mortgage advisor Ryley Solferini explain what an interest rate fall would do to mortgages, what to do if you’re worried about repayments, and give tips to first time buyers. Read...

With the busy holiday season getting under way in just a few weeks time, we share the results of our latest survey to help you find the best policy to suit your needs. Our experts discuss whether annual cover could actually prove more cost effective, and how to claim should anything go wrong. Read the 7 questions to ask yourself when buying travel insurance and check out our free weekly Money news...

In the first episode of our new Money Shorts series, we look at investing and how you can spot reliable dividend payers to boost the returns on your investments. Find out how to invest if you're a beginner & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter.

For years now, the finance sector has been misleading customers on their green credentials, but now new rules aim to make banks be a lot more transparent with how they’re using our money. Which? Money’s Deputy Editor Sam Richardson & Huw Davies, Senior Finance Advisor at Make My Money Matter, analyse the new rules set out by the FCA and explain how you can make greener choices when choosing fi...

From switching banks to renting out your driveway, there are a range of well known and lesser known ways to pocket yourself some easy cash. Today, we pick out some of our favourite ways you can boost your bank balance. Which? Senior Content Writer Grace Witherden & Beth Tydeman, better known as Budgets with Beth , highlight some easy ways for you to earn more money to put towards your househol...

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you how credit reference agencies are using our data as part of their marketing agencies, and how you can limit what data they hold about you. Read about your rights following a data breach & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get the Which? magazine delivered direct to your door.

The FTSE 100 hit an all-time high at the start of May, so does that mean it's a good time to invest? And if so, what are the best ways of investing into the stock exchange of the 100 most valuable companies in the UK? Which? Writer and researcher Megan Thomas & Hargreaves Lansdown’s Head of Money and Markets Susannah Streeter explain why now might be the best time to invest, plus what your opt...

There’s no worse feeling than realising you’ve been scammed out of hundreds or thousands of pounds. But so called recovery scammers are finding new ways to get hold of even more of our money. Which? Senior Writer Faye Lipson and TSB’s Fraud Spokesperson Matt Hepburn tell us how scammers are evolving, plus they give us their top tips for avoiding scams in the first place and how to get your money b...

Prices in the shops are still on the rise and that goes for clothes too. Because of that, more of us are using second hand marketplace apps to shop on a budget. But can you really trust them to buy and sell? Which? Senior Lawyer Gurpreet Chhokar and founder of Savvy Marketing Catherine Shuttleworth talk us through the pros and cons of these sites, plus the popular scams you need to look out for. F...

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we look at downsizing and help you work out if its right for you. We also tell you what you need to consider before making a decision, and break down all the costs involved in making what could be your final house move. Read about the 5 costs you'll need to consider before downsizing & sign up to our free monthly Home newsletter .

Social media is swarming with fake tickets for popular music concerts, sports contests and comedy gigs, and just recently it was reported Taylor Swift fans have lost an estimated £1m in ticket scams ahead of the UK leg of her Eras tour. With further calls for increased regulation in the industry, we meet the man taking the fight to the scammers and secondary ticketing websites. We also explain how...

With footfall in traditional clothing stores on the decline, it’s charity shops that are capitalising. But can you really update your wardrobe by shopping second hand? Which? Senior Content Writer Hannah Downes and sustainable stylist and vintage fashion seller Emily London explain how the charity retail sector is adapting, plus give us tips on how to spot a bargain. Find out your rights when shop...

With the Bank of England preparing to review the base rate, we look at what it would mean for your savings if the rate was to fall. Which?’s market analyst Sam Wilson and Hargreaves Lansdown’s Head of Money and Markets Susannah Streeter talk us through the best savings accounts out there, and whether or not you should lock in your money. Find out the best savings accounts for 2024 & sign up to...

In this week's Which? Shorts podcast, we look at the quick and easy ways you can get your garden ready for summer, while keeping the costs down low. We explore how to cut the costs of tools and how to get discounts when buying plants. Read our tips on how to make gardening easier & sign up to our free garden newsletter.

With prices still on the rise at the checkouts, we discuss the ways in which you can get your food shop for less, with help from Which? senior retail and personal finance editor Ele Clark. Plus we’re joined by The Coupon Kid , otherwise known as Jordon Cox, who gives us some quick tips for getting the most from loyalty schemes and cashback apps. Read more on our cheapest supermarkets of 2024 &...

We get all the latest details on the raises to the rate of the state pension, as well as discussing the different options available to access your pension after you retire. Which? Money's Paul Davies joins us. Plus we're speak to Andy Hutchinson from Hub Financial Solutions to talk about whether equity release could help you retire if you haven't been able to save, but you own a property. For more...

In this archive episode, originally published in June 2023, we tell you how much you should save for later life. We hear the results of our survey asking retirees exactly how much they spend once retired, giving you an idea of how much you'll need to live on. For more information check out our guide on how to plan for retirement & find out where to access the best retirement & pension advi...

With almost 6000 bank branches closing since January 2015, we take a look at the future of physical money and the options available for those of us who still prefer in-person banking. We also learn more about our bank branch closure checker and the campaign work we’ve done at Which? to help protect our access to cash. Read more - the best banks for dealing with fraud . Check out our bank branch cl...

We're often being asked to go onto our bank's website, whether to pay a bill or update our details - but how do you know that site is actually legit? Here at Which? we learnt that 2,000 websites that appear to imitate UK banks were reported in in 2023 alone. Read more & sign up to our free weekly Scam Alert newsletter .

As the majority of councils across England and Wales raise their bills, we discuss the ways you could look at lowering your annual outgoings. We hear how you can apply to have your property re-evaluated, and why some parts of England are increasing council tax by more than most. Check out our council tax calculator to see how much you'll be charged from April & sign up to receive our free week...

We hear more about our latest car insurance reviews, revealing which policies offer the best value for money. Later we explain what cover you can expect, and who is most likely to pay out should you find yourself needing to make a claim. Read more about our latest car insurance reviews & sign up to become a Which? member . You could  get a quote  with Confused.com from the companies...

With the new financial year approaching, we explain how you can utilise your tax free allowance to ensure the best return on your finances. We also discuss the top ISA rates available and how to find them. Read our reviews of the best cash ISAs & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter .

We discuss the importance of the legal document which grants someone else the legal power to make decisions about your finances and healthcare.  We learn more about what a Power of Attorney is, how to apply, and delays to the system making it increasingly difficult to submit your application. Read our guide on how to apply for a Power of Attorney & sign up to our free weekly Money newslet...