Episodes

  • Why your credit score could be wrong
    Sep 26 2024

    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.

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    31 mins
  • How to avoid a home insurance nightmare
    Sep 19 2024

    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.

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    39 mins
  • Insider tips to avoid the latest scams - Get Answers
    Sep 15 2024

    When you hear the word scam, you might think of a dodgy email dropping into your inbox, or maybe a badly worded text from someone pretending to be from your bank. But scams are getting more and more sophisticated, and scammers themselves are working out new ways to deceive us all. So what can you do to stay ahead of the game?

    Read about the latest scams we've seen & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service.

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    39 mins
  • Where are the riskiest places for fraud?
    Sep 15 2024

    In this episode, we explore where the risks of fraud and scams lie and how to report it if you fall victim to what is one of the most dominant crimes in the UK.

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    13 mins
  • Why you need to make a will
    Sep 12 2024

    It may seem like something you don’t need to think about right now, but the general advice is that everybody should have a will just in case.

    Which? Wills expert James Buchan, and Lucinda Frostick, the Director of Remember A Charity explain what they are, what they should include, and how you go about making one.

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    37 mins
  • The darkside of digital banking
    Sep 8 2024

    In this episode, we’re looking at how the digital banking revolution has facilitated an increase in economic abuse.

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    14 mins
  • Meet the older generation becoming their own boss
    Sep 5 2024

    Hear from the people turning to self employment in later life as they look to change careers or boost their income.

    We hear from those who have made the switch, asking how they overcame major hurdles to make their businesses work and their advice for success.

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    29 mins
  • Making the most of your student income
    Aug 29 2024

    Ahead of the new academic year we share the best advice and tips to help students make the most of their money.

    We explain how student finance works, how to treat your student loan, and reveal the best hacks to access the biggest discounts and bursaries.

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    32 mins