Episodes

  • Second hand shopping apps: can you trust them?
    May 16 2024

    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.

    Find out how to stay safe while shopping second hand & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

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    32 mins
  • Unmasking the multi-million pound ticket fraud industry - Get Answers
    May 12 2024

    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 you can go about spotting a scam, and how to attempt to recover money you've lost as a result of scam activity.

    Sign up now to our free Scam Alert service to stay one step ahead of the scammers.

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    26 mins
  • Are charity shops the answer to the rising cost of clothes?
    May 9 2024

    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 shopping second hand & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

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    24 mins
  • 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