Fraud and scam complaints hit their highest level on record in the first quarter of the year. So what are the biggest scams doing the rounds and what can you do to avoid them? Which? scam specialists Tali Ramsey and Faye Lipson join us to give their best tips on how to beat the scammers. Read more about the biggest scams of the year & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Sign up for our free Scam Alerts service & take our quiz to test your knowledge on deepfakes . Listen to our G...
Dec 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 277
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how to get your hands on a handheld thermal imaging camera, and why they're a useful tool to find out how to reduce your energy bills. Read more about using a thermal camera & sign up for our free monthly Sustainability newsletter . Try our free home energy planning service & look for a surveyor we recommend on Trusted Traders . Join Which? Tech for 25% off the usual price - offer ends 8 January 2025. Become a Which? member for 50% off ...
Dec 17, 2024•9 min
We've taste tested hundreds of Christmas staples to find the very best food and drink, and awarded our favourites the coveted Which? Best Buy award. Today, we reveal the very best mince pies , champagne and roast potatoes that you should be buying this Christmas. Plus, we're joined by Ben Ebbrell from Sorted Food who gives us the very best advice on how to avoid a nightmare in the kitchen on the big day. Read more about how to prep for Christmas dinner & sign up for our free monthly Food &am...
Dec 15, 2024•28 min
With the Bank of England base rate coming down from its recent high of 5.25%, many of us will be looking at the best way to boost our savings. But how can you find the best deals currently on the market? Which? Senior Writer Matthew Jenkin & Andy Webb, founder of be Clever With Your Cash highlight some of the best rates currently available, plus discuss the benefits of utilising more than one savings account. Read our reviews of the best savings accounts & sign up to our free weekly Mone...
Dec 12, 2024•29 min•Ep. 276
In this episode, we investigate the purchase scams rife on online marketplaces and look at how you can avoid falling victim to them. Find out more, read Online marketplaces: what you need to know before you buy and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter & our free Scam alert newsletter...
Dec 08, 2024•11 min•Ep. 14
The way you choose to access your pension can have a big impact on the amount of money you have to live on in later life. So which option is right for you? Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross & Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell explain how annuities and pension drawdown work, including the pros and cons of each method for turning your savings into a retirement income. Read our reviews of drawdown providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Find out the best annuity ...
Dec 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 275
There's a chance that, while scrolling online, you'll have seen a video of a celebrity trying to get you to part with your cash. The problem is, a lot of these videos are fake and have been made with artificial intelligence. Today we reveal the story of our investigation into a financial scam all linked in a tangled web of fraud. This investigation is into the Quantum AI scam network, not Google's initiative to build quantum computing that has the same name. Read more about our investigation &am...
Dec 01, 2024•29 min
Investing doesn’t come cheap. From account fees to transaction fees, fund fees to foreign exchange fees, costs can soon mount up. But how can you reduce this? Which? Researcher Megan Thomas & Laura Suter, Director of Personal Finance at AJ Bell shine a light on the fees you have to pay, and reveal the best platforms on the market right now. Read more on how to tax-proof your portfolio & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Save 25% off a Which? Money annual membership for the fir...
Nov 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 274
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we share with you our independent research into Black Friday, and reveal how many of the prices might have been cheaper at other times during the year. Read a list of the best genuine Black Friday deals we've found & sign up for our Deals newsletter, it's free monthly . To read more from the Which? magazine, become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price ....
Nov 26, 2024•12 min
In this episode, we’re exploring the way hotel chains and airlines use a deceptive advertising trick called bait pricing to reel in unsuspecting consumers looking for a discount. Find out more, read How hotels reel you in with misleading discount claims & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter...
Nov 24, 2024•10 min•Ep. 13
With a month to go until the big day, we sit down to give you some quick and easy ways to help make your money go further this Christmas. Which? Senior Writer Grace Witherden & author and finance expert Clare Seal give their everyday advice on everything from cashback, to savings challenges, making the most of loyalty schemes and how to know you’re getting a good deal this Black Friday. Read more ways to boost your festive funds & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Save 25% off...
Nov 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 273
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the home insurance providers and policies we recommend: our Which? Best Buys. Read all of our reviews of the 75 home insurance policies & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Join our campaign to end the insurance rip-off. To read more from the Which? magazine, become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price ....
Nov 12, 2024•11 min
In this episode, we’re having look at how you can save on your next holiday by revealing some of our recommended reward credit cards that let you collect air miles while doing your weekly shop. Find out more, look at the full comparison table with The best air mile credit cards 2024 & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter...
Nov 10, 2024•9 min•Ep. 12
In last week’s Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves announced a raft of changes that will impact first-time buyers, movers and second home owners. But were there any announcements that will actually benefit people? Which? Money’s mortgage specialist Stephen Maunder & Aneisha Beveridge, Head of Research at estate agent Hamptons explain what the Budget means for everybody on the property ladder. Read more about changes to stamp duty & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get 50% off a Whic...
Nov 07, 2024•35 min•Ep. 271
Over the last few years, we’ve seen inflation rising to record levels, meaning prices on everything we buy have been going through the roof. Today we exclusively reveal some of the Great Value products we think you should buy - something you'd only usually find out if you were a Which? member. Read our full reviews of the products we recommend: tumble dryer , dishwasher , dehumidifier , television , mattress . Read about more ways to save money & sign up for our free monthly Deals newsletter...
Nov 03, 2024•41 min
The long-awaiting Budget speech by Rachel Reeves was delivered today, but what did she say? Was anything new announced? And what does it all mean for you finances? Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross and Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell, are here to digest and debrief it all to explain the good news, the bad news, and everything in between. Read more about what the 2024 Budget means for you & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get 50% off a Which? membership....
Oct 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 270
In this episode, we’re having look at what you can do to minimise the costs and save money with investment fees. Find out more, read about what to avoid with The worst-performing investment funds revealed & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter
Oct 27, 2024•12 min•Ep. 11
On the surface, prices for loyalty card members in the supermarkets look great, but research from Which? shows that they might not be all they seem cracked up to be. Which? Senior researcher Ellie Simmonds and financial advisor, author and TV presenter Emmanuel Asuquo reveal more from our investigation and explain how you can get the best deals when you’re doing your weekly shop. Read more about Ellie's investigation & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get 50% off a Which? members...
Oct 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 269
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we share six quick and easy tips to cut the cost of your TV, broadband and mobile phone contracts. Check out our pages to compare broadband and phone contracts . Read more about how cashback sites work & sign up for our free monthly Tech newsletter . To read more from the Which? Tech magazine, become a member of Which? Tech . Get 50% off a Which? membership....
Oct 22, 2024•13 min
Saving money on energy bills is something we think about every winter, but a brand new tool from us here at Which? has made it even easier to work out how you can save. And are heat pumps the answer to long term savings? We explore their strengths and weaknesses. Use our new home energy planning service & sign up for our free monthly Sustainability newsletter . Get 50% off a Which? membership ....
Oct 20, 2024•32 min
It’s often said that the older generation are considered to be at a financial advantage, but is that actually the case? Which? Principal Researcher Paul Davies and Lily Megson, Policy Director at My Pension Expert explain how you can help prepare for retirement no matter your age right now. Use our pension calculator & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get 50% off a Which? membership....
Oct 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 268
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we share with you the websites you should visit to grab yourself a bargain on eating out, weekend breaks and evenings of entertainment. Keep across the best deals & sign up for our free monthly Tech newsletter . To read more from the Which? Tech magazine, become a member of Which? Tech . Get 50% off a Which? membership....
Oct 15, 2024•13 min
In this episode, we examine the Bank of England's inner workings, including how it manages the economy and sets rates. Find out more, read about how the Bank of England's base rate will affect your mortgage & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter
Oct 13, 2024•10 min•Ep. 10
After years of campaigning from Which?, new rules have been introduced this week to make it easier to get your money back if you’ve been a victim of fraud. So what are the new rules and how do they work in practice? Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross and Matt Hepburn, Fraud Spokesperson at TSB explain what you should do if you think you’ve been a victim of fraud. Read our list of the best banks for dealing with fraud & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Sign up for our free Scam Alerts...
Oct 10, 2024•33 min•Ep. 267
With Black Friday and Christmas fast approaching, we’ve assembled two top experts to help you tackle the online giant. We hear how you can find the best deals, brilliant bargains, and even discuss whether it’s possible to live without shopping on the platform. Read our advice on how to spot a fake review & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter . Get 50% off a Which? membership....
Oct 07, 2024•28 min•Ep. 267
Whether you’re picking up a neighbour’s sofa off Facebook, bidding on antiques on eBay or ordering a personalised cereal bowl from Etsy, you, and millions of others, are actually using an Online Marketplace. They’re a brilliant way to connect buyers and sellers but a recent Which investigation has found they’re also a hotbed of dangerous products. So what can you do to ensure what you’re buying is safe? Read more about our investigation, and find out what the companies had to say. You can also r...
Oct 06, 2024•26 min
With a month to go until the US elects a new President, we take a look at how a Trump or Harris presidency might impact your investments, and explain what you can do to prepare for polling day. Which? Senior Researcher Josh Wilson and Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell share their insights to help you with your portfolio. Read more on how the election could impact your portfolio & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get 50% off a Which? membership....
Oct 03, 2024•22 min•Ep. 266
In this episode, we look at funeral planning and how to deal with the rising costs. Find out more, read Funeral plans are still in demand but are they safe & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter
Sep 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 9
This week we’re decoding your credit score - and credit report. We explain what happens when credit reference agencies have wrong information about you, how often this can happen and what you can do to protect yourself. Which? Researcher Megan Thomas and Adam French, Senior Editor at NerdWallet have all the answers to a topic that could be more complex than you might first imagine. Read more on how to improve your credit score & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get 50% off a Whic...
Sep 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 265
This week we revealed our yearly survey of the best home insurance policies on the market, and it doesn’t make for good reading. Prices are on the rise, and satisfaction levels are down. Which? insurance expert Dean Sobers explains how to find the right cover for you, plus Claire Massey explains what happened to her when things went wrong. Read more about our new survey & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Join our campaign to end the insurance rip-off. Get 50% off a Which? members...
Sep 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 264
