Episodes

  • When will the Bank of England base rate finally fall?
    May 2 2024

    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 our free weekly Money newsletter.

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    23 mins
  • How to save money on gardening - Which? Shorts
    Apr 30 2024

    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.

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    11 mins
  • Are loyalty cards the only way to claim a supermarket bargain?
    Apr 25 2024

    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 & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

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    24 mins
  • How to make the most of your pension in 2024-25
    Apr 18 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 information check out our guide on how to plan for retirement & find out where to access the best retirement & pension advice.

    Sign up now to our free weekly Money newsletter & click here to read the benefits of becoming a full Which? Money member.

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    35 mins
  • How to set yourself up for comfortable retirement
    Apr 11 2024

    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 advice.

    Sign up now to our free weekly Money newsletter & click here to read the benefits of becoming a full Which? Money member.

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    22 mins
  • Banking hubs & protecting our access to cash
    Apr 4 2024

    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 closure checker & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

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    24 mins
  • Meet the scammers impersonating your bank - Which? Shorts
    Apr 2 2024

    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.

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    15 mins
  • Can you cut your council tax bill?
    Mar 28 2024

    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 weekly Money newsletter.

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    26 mins