The Which? Money Podcast

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you which electric cars are eligible for the government's new EV grant - and could therefore save you thousands of pounds.Read the full list of eligible cars & sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Settling the affairs of a loved one is never easy, but new research from Which? shows that banks and the probate service are causing unnecessary delays. In this episode, we're joined by Which? Money journalist Holly Lanyon, and James Buchan from Which? Legal to explain what's going wrong, and what you can do to make the process as easy as possible. Read more about how to deal with banks after death & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Find out how the Which? Legal service can help you Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain that holiday scams are more likely to catch you out before you actually arrive at your destination.Read more about our investigations into booking.com & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

For many, investing is all about saving money for longer term goals. But how easy is it to make money regularly from stocks and shares?We explain how dividend payments work, and whether you should be considering them as a valid part of your investment portfolio.Read more on our guide on how to invest in bonds & learn more about the dividend tax rules.Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the number in pounds and pence you should really be paying for both your broadband and mobile contracts. Read more about saving money on your broadband & mobile contracts Use of our free broadband comparison tool & mobile comparison tool Sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Is your TV on the blink? Has your fridge freezer suddenly packed in? Just moved house and need to buy something quickly? That's where our Just Buy This recommendations come in. Our brand new, hand-picked recommendations are products that our product testing experts think tick the most important boxes, and will work well for most people, most of the time. On this episode, our air fryer expert Adam Speight reveals which model he thinks you should buy. This podcast series is exclusively available to Which? members, but we're giving everyone access to the first three episodes. To listen to them all, become a Which? member now by using our special offer for 50% off an annual membership, available to podcast listeners like you. Listen to other member-exclusive podcast on our website, or by downloading our app on Google Play or the App Store.

The Bank of England base rate has fallen. Again. But with house prices still on the rise, is it harder than ever to get on the property ladder? This week, we're joined by our mortgages expert Sam Wilson and David Hollingworth from L&C Mortgages to discuss what another base rate cut means for mortgage rates, what's happened to the property market since stamp duty rules were amended earlier in the year, and how the market claims it is trying to make it more affordable to get on the housing ladder. Read more about the new affordability rules & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Read all of our latest mortgages and property news Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how anybody of any age can become a scam victim. You might think you'll never fall victim to a scam, just because some of them seem obvious to you. But you could be caught at a bad time or become the subject of manipulation over a lengthy period by a skilled scammer.Read more about our scam advice & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Is your TV on the blink? Has your fridge freezer suddenly packed in? Just moved house and need to buy something quickly? That's where our Just Buy This recommendations come in. Our brand new, hand-picked recommendations are products that our product testing experts think tick the most important boxes, and will work well for most people, most of the time. On this episode, our dishwsher expert Andy Laughlin reveals which dishwasher he thinks you should buy. This podcast series is exclusively available to Which? members, but we're giving everyone access to the first three episodes. To listen to them all, become a Which? member now by using our special offer for 50% off an annual membership, available to podcast listeners like you. Listen to other member-exclusive podcast on our website, or by downloading our app on Google Play or the App Store.

With the summer holiday season upon us, this is your guide to the dos and don'ts or spending money while abroad. Which? Senior Writer Grace Witherden & Jo Rhodes, a Senior Researcher at Which? Travel share their expert knowledge on the best cards to use, where to get your physical cash, and the best ways to avoid fees. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member This episode was originally published in August 2024.

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing some of the cars that have made the first ever list of vehicles to have been awarded a Which? Great Value endorsement.Read our full list of Great Value cars & sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Is your TV on the blink? Has your fridge freezer suddenly packed in? Just moved house and need to buy something quickly? That's where our Just Buy This recommendations come in. Our brand new, hand-picked recommendations are products that our product testing experts think tick the most important boxes, and will work well for most people, most of the time. On this episode, our barbecue expert Chris Brookes reveals which barbecue he thinks you should buy. This podcast series is exclusively available to Which? members, but we're giving everyone access to the first three episodes. To listen to them all, become a Which? member now by using our special offer for 50% off an annual membership, available to podcast listeners like you. Listen to other member-exclusive podcast on our website, or by downloading our app on Google Play or the App Store.

Bank branches closing. Paper statements axed. Text alerts no longer coming through. Is mobile banking fast becoming the only way to manage our cash? This week, we sit down with Which? Money journalists Chiara Cavaglieri and Josh Wilson to talk about the decline in the types of services offered by banks, the closure of branches, and how customers feel about the changing banking landscape. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Find out more about requesting a banking hub in your area Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're asking whether or not you should ditch the Windows PC and make the switch to a Mac instead. Or if you're already an Apple devotee, maybe you'll be convinced that Microsoft is best.Read our reviews of the best Macbooks in 2025 & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Have you ever spent over the odds for a second hand gig ticket? Or wondered why the final price you paid was higher than the initial list price? Today we're diving beneath the eyewater costs of ticket sales. This week, we sit down with Which? Journalist Tali Ramsey and Adam Webb, Campaign Manager of FanFair Alliance to explain what needs to be changed in the live event market, and how you can avoid being scammed when buying a ticket. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain why the prices on everyday essentials are rising so high. Plus, thanks to our groundbreaking supermarket inflation tracker, we can reveal the products that are rising higher than anything else. Read more about grocery inflation & sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

More people than ever are choosing to go private for medical care, but with pay-as-you-go costs potentially setting you back thousands of pounds, is private medical insurance worth the money? This week, we sit down with Which? Senior Researchers Megan Thomas and Dean Sobers to reveal the providers who have topped our latest survey results, and explain how to find the right provider for your needs. Read all our reviews of PMI providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how to make the most of a doctors appointment. We know they can often feel rushed, and it can seem be hard to get one in the first place. But a bit of preparation can make all the difference. Read more on how to get the most from your GP appointment & sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Popular apps such as Facebook, TikTok and Temu say your privacy is important to them. What they do tells a different story. In this episode, we're joined by Which? Principal Researcher Andy Laughlin who reveals the results of his investigation into 20 of the most popular apps in the UK. We also discuss what you can do to limit the amount of your personal data that ends up in the hands of tech giants. Read more of our investigation & sign up for our free Tech newsletterClick here to send us an email Become a Which? Tech member Get 50% off a Which? membership

Now entering their third year, our annual Shoddy Awards are given out to products and companies that we think can, and should, do better. Today we catch up with the Which? researchers who nominated this year's winners who tell us what we don't like about the winners, plus the alternatives that we recommend you use instead. Find out more about all of this year's award winners & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to support our Step Fleecing Fans campaign Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you which badges, logos and acronyms you need to look out for when booking a holiday. We also tell you which ones are a nice to have, and which ones are utterly pointless.Read more about the essential, useful and pointless logos & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Investing in crypto is becoming more and more popular, and with new government rules coming into force in order to boost investor confidence, does it mean you should consider it? We sit down with Josh Wilson, Which? Investments expert and Richard Daws, founder of crypto insurance company Redefind to help you work out if it's right for you. Read more about investing in crypto & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we analyse weather data in order to highlight the holiday destinations that are too hot, and recommend some alternatives if you're after just the right amount of sun. Read more about where it's really too hot to holiday this summer & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Whether you lose your job, your car breaks down or anything in between, it's crucial that you have an emergency fund set aside for when disaster strikes. But bigger, global financial shocks can impact your pension and your mortgage too, so how can you prepare? Read more about how much money to have in your emergency fund & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how there are massive savings to be made by buying used electric cars, plus what to do if you're looking at making the switch. Find out how much it costs to charge an electric car & sign up for our free monthly Cars newsletter Read more of our car buying advice Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

An easy way to grab a discount or a way of unfairly excluding millions of potential shoppers? This week we discuss supermarket loyalty pricing and hear why certain groups of society are unable to access the discounts many of us take for granted. We also hear more about our hopes for change, and how you can get involved in our campaign.Follow us on social media & sign up to our free Money newsletter.Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we round up the best travel brands that you should book with. Whether you want an all inclusive break, a long haul flight, or a hire car, we name the companies that shine brighter than the rest. Read all of our latest travel reviews & sign up for our free Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

With the cost of care continuing to rise, we learn more about how much you should save, and the huge discrepancy in prices across the UK.In this episode we also hear how you can plan your finances with care in mind, and the things you can do to maximise your savings plan.Read more about care home costs & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we can reveal new data from Which? that shows consumers are unhappy about how big mobiles phones are getting. Plus, given the lack of small handsets on the market, we tell you how to shop for something a bit smaller. Find out the only small smartphone we actually recommend & sign up for our free Tech newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Looking after your skin, particularly in the summer months, is essential. But which products do you actually need to use? In the final episode in our special healthy living series, we're joined by consultant dermatologist Dr Justine Kluk, and Which? Senior Scientific Advisor Dr Neal Rimmer to explain which products are must-haves, which are nice to haves, and how to ensure you're getting enough protection from the sun with sunscreen and SPF products. Read all of our advice about sunscreens & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership

There's a new payment method in town, allowing us to pay for goods or services online directly from our bank account - Pay by Bank.But how does it work? And could this be the beginning of the end for bank cards? We discuss all that and more, including some of the concerns we have as its rollout continues.Read more on how Pay by Bank works & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain what you must do to the likes of your lawn mower, grass trimmer and pressure washer to keep them in good working order. Read our reviews of the best lawn mowers for 2025 & sign up for our free Gardening newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price Join Which? Gardening

Exercising is one of the first things that comes to mind when you think about living a healthy lifestyle. But what should you be doing? And how often should you be doing it? In this episode of our special healthy living series, we sit down with legendary fitness coach Mr Motivator to find out how we should be approaching exercise at different stages of life. Plus, we share our advice on shopping for the right fitness tracker to help keep on top of your daily activity. Read more of our advice on staying fit and active & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Read all of our reviews of smartwatches and fitness trackers Read our reviews of private health insurance providers Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership

More of us than ever are taking control over our retirement pot. But is a self-invested pension the right thing for you? In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? Money's pension expert Paul Davies, and AJ Bell's Director of Public Policy to explain what a SIPP is, and help you decide if it could form part of your retirement savings plan. Read more about how a Sipp could help you boost your retirement savings & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you about the results of our most recent car survey, and reveal the models that stopped rolling off the production line many years ago that still offer amazing levels of reliability. Read more about the cars with great reliability & sign up for our free Cars newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Private healthcare has become more and more mainstream since the Covid-19 pandemic. But is it really worth paying extra to skip the NHS queues? In this episode of our special healthy living series, Which? Senior Researcher Megan Thomas and doctor and broadcaster Oscar Duke discuss the benefits of going private for your next GP appointment. Plus we explain what it might cost you, and how you could face delays if you opt to return to the NHS. Read more about what to expect from private GP appointments & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Read our reviews of private health insurance providers Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership

The bank of England base rate is falling, but inflation is on the rise. So are there any savings accounts on the market right now that offer competitive rates? In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? Money's Matthew Jenkin and NerdWallet UK's Amy Knight to discuss what's happening to savings rates, how you can choose the right deal, and what might happen to rates in the future. Read more about the accounts that beat inflation & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we highlight the dramatic rise in the number of parking tickets being issued, plus what your rights are if you think you've been unfairly penalised.Read more about how to appeal a parking ticket & sign up for our free Weekly Scoop newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

The supplement industry is booming, but do we really know which vitamins should form part of our daily routine? In this episode of our special healthy living series, we discuss whether or not you actually need to take some of the most popular vitamins and supplements. Plus, we share our best advice on how you should supplement your intake if you life a vegan lifestyle. Read more about the supplements you do and don't need & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership

Having a travel insurance policy is essential in case something goes wrong when you're away from home. But might an underlying medical condition bump up the price? In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? insurance expert Dean Sobers to explain why your premium might cost more than you expected, plus what you can do to bring that price down. Read our reviews of the best travel insurance providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we've crunched the numbers to find the quietest places in Europe, then reviewed some of the hidden gems to help you choose somewhere new for your next getaway.Read more about the places we recommend & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price Get 30% off a Which Travel annual membership for the first year - offer ends 16 June 2025

Calorie counting. Slimming clubs. Fasting. Detoxing. What really is the best way to stay healthy through the food we eat? In this episode of our special healthy living series, we look at some of the most popular diets and analyse which ones could be right for you. Read more about the most popular diets & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Read our review of Zoe to find out if you want to try it for yourself Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership

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 rates on the market right now Get 50% off a Which? membership This episode was originally released in December 2024

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we put Google and other online search engines to the test, to find out just how badly they're spamming us with dubious ads and potential scams.Read more about this & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Long gone are the days where counting sheep was considered the best way to drift off at night. Now there are countless steps you can take to help you feel well rested after a night asleep in bed. From restricting your sleep, to buying the right pillow, we've put together an extensive guide on what you can try to improve the quality of your sleep. Read more tips on how to get a better night's sleep & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Read our reviews of the very best pillows & fitness trackers Find out which eye masks & earplugs are best for using at night Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership

Fraudsters are now using AI to their advantage, meaning scams are looking more and more believable. So what is the advice to help you spot the warning signs? In this episode, James Rowe is joined by Which? scams expert Faye Lipson and technology journalist David McClelland to talk about why scams look even more legitimate now, plus the steps you can take to sense check anything you see online. Sign up for our free Scam Alerts service & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member and receive a a £10 Amazon.co.uk gift card. Offer ends 14 May 2025. T&Cs apply Get 50% off a Which? membership

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explore the crisis that's hitting UK pharmacies as a perfect storm of funding difficulties, staff shortages and manufacturing issues is impacting how easy it is to access the medication or advice we need.Read more about the crisis in UK pharmacies & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

With nearly one million people living with dementia in the UK, it's likely you know someone, directly or indirectly, who's impacted by the condition. But when it comes to dealing with your finances once you've been diagnosed, things are far from easy. In this episode, James Rowe is joined by Which? Money Content Editor Grace Witherden and Victoria Lyons, an Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK to explain what you can do now to ensure things are as simple as possible if you or a family member is diagnosed with the condition. Read more about what you can do to make banking with dementia easier & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Find out more about a power of attorney Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member and receive a a £10 Amazon.co.uk gift card. Offer ends 14 May 2025. T&Cs applyGet 50% off a Which? membership

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we analyse a range of tech features that often come as standard on new cars. From area view cameras to cruise control, we tell you which ones are worth it, and which ones are best turning down if they're an optional extra. Read more about the tech features that are ruining new cars & sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Since they were announced at the start of the month, Trump's tariffs have caused chaos on the markets. But is there any good news for your investments? In this episode, Rob Lilley-Jones is joined by Which? Investments expert Josh Wilson and Investments Director at AJ Bell Russ Mould to analyse what's happened to the markets this month, and explore what could happen in the near future. Read more about how tariffs could impact your investments & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member and receive a a £10 Amazon.co.uk gift card. Offer ends 14 May 2025. T&Cs applyGet 50% off a Which? membership

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing the broadband providers that we recommend. Here's a hint: it's not the big names you're expecting.Read more about the broadband providers we recommend & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price