Episodes

  • Why you need to act now to stop your stamp duty bill from doubling
    Feb 21 2025

    Following the Bank of England base rate dropping to 4.5% earlier this month, and with an impending stamp duty change, we’re at a key point in time for anyone buying, selling, or remortgaging a property.

    In this episode Which? mortgage expert Stephen Maunder and David Hollingworth, Associate Director of L&C Mortgages, discuss how these changes will impact the market this year.

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    Find out how stamp duty changes could impact you.

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    30 mins
  • How to avoid mobile banking scammers
    Feb 17 2025

    In this episode, we take a look at the most common banking security threats and what you can do to protect yourself from scammers preying on your information.

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    14 mins
  • Why you should open a joint bank account
    Feb 14 2025

    To coincide with Valentine’s Day, we’re exploring joint accounts, spotting the signs of romance fraud, and finding the best Valentine’s deals for you.

    In this episode Which? Money Expert Grace Witherden and Amy Knight, personal finance expert at NerdWallet UK, reveal the best joint accounts available, the pros and cons of sharing money, and alternative ways to pay bills together.

    Plus, Author Becky Holmes talks about her research into romance fraud, how to spot it, and why we need to talk about it.

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    Find out how your bank can help protect you from financial abuse.

    Read our advice on how to detect romance fraud.

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    35 mins
  • Should you be worried about inheritance tax?
    Feb 7 2025

    Inheritance tax - it’s something that’s become a hot topic in recent months, following the government’s proposals to make some changes to how it works, which will lead to more people facing a bill.

    It’s often an emotive subject, but is also a complex one, with lots of rules that determine how and when inheritance tax is charged.

    In this episode Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross and Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell, Tom Selby discuss how inheritance tax works, how you can potentially avoid it, and whether you need to worry about it at all.

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    36 mins
  • Why accessing your pension is complex and stressful
    Feb 3 2025

    This week we're looking at the impact of the government's 'freedom and choice' rules a decade on and the options available to access your pension now.

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    11 mins
  • Which credit card is actually right for you?
    Jan 31 2025

    Credit cards - used wrong and they can be a nightmare, but used right, they can be a great tool, whether that’s the cheapest way to borrow, helping you get out of debt, or making the most of rewards.

    There are hundreds out there on the market with varying rewards, interest rates and functions.

    In this episode, Which? Money Expert Grace Witherden and Amy Knight, personal finance expert at NerdWallet UK, explain the different types, reveal the Which? Best Buys, and deep-dive into all things credit cards along the way.

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    33 mins
  • Which? Cars: what we learned writing the 2025 Which? Car Guide
    Jan 29 2025

    Last week we released the Which? Cars podcast, where we sat down with our motoring experts to find out what they learned writing the 2025 Which? Car Guide.

    From revealing the data that shows new cars are spending more time off the road than old ones, to demystify the world of car finance, we've got you covered. We also answer some of your burning questions.

    Today, you can hear a teaser of what we got up to.

    You can listen to the full episode here - or become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price.

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    Read about the most and least loved cars for 2025 & use our car reliability tool to check the reliability of your car.

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    13 mins
  • How to get the most out of financial advice
    Jan 24 2025

    Recent data shows that just 8% of us have actually received professional financial advice, while the number of financial advisors willing to work with smaller portfolios is falling.

    With that in mind, Money expert Megan Thomas and Chris Justham, Managing Director of Intermediary Solutions at financial advisors 7iM demystify the world of financial advice and explore whether or not AI could help bring the industry to the masses.

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    33 mins