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Research from us here at Which? suggests around half of adults don’t know how much money they’ll need come retirement. So what is the answer? And how can you ensure you achieve it? Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross & Tom Selby, AJ Bell’s Director of Public Policy explain the figures, plus share their advice on how best to save for later life. Learn the difference between different pension types & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

In this episode of Money Shorts, we take a look at self-invested personal pensions, or SIPPs and how they give you better control over your savings.Find out more, read Would you be better off with a DIY pension? and sign up for our free monthly Money newsletter.

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. Find out which travel debit cards and credit cards we recommend & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get 50% off a Which? membership.

More of us are investing our cash in assets than ever before. So should we be exploring ways to diversify our portfolio? Or should we stick to the mainstream? Which? Writer and researcher Megan Thomas & Laith Khalaf, Head of Investment Analysis at AJ Bell explain the benefits and pitfalls of investing in assets that you wouldn’t find in the mainstream. Find out the best stocks and shares Isas & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we look at how much money you need to set aside for later life, plus explain the best ways to boost your pension pot. Read more about pension drawdown & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get the Which? magazine delivered to your door by becoming a member. Check out the free Pension Wise service & use the DWP tool.

In this episode of Money Shorts, we look at interest rates and house prices to determine when equity release is worth it.Find out more, read about the 5 common equity release myths and sign up for our free monthly Money newsletter.

This week we’re attending The Shoddies, our very own awards presented for some of the biggest consumer let downs of the past twelve months. From disappointing service providers to useless - and in some cases downright unsafe - products, we’ll be telling you the brands we think you should avoid. Read a full list of products and services we awarded Shoddy awards to. Join Which? to get the magazine delivered direct to your door.

Interest rates are at 5.25%, meaning savers should be earning a decent amount on their savings. But our recent investigation shows that there’s a huge gulf in what’s being offered on the market right now. Which? Senior Writer Josh Wilson & Clear Barrett, the presenter of the FT’s Money Clinic podcast, explain why there’s such a range in what’s on offer at the moment, plus what other methods there are for your savings. Read about the best savings accounts & the best cash Isas for 2024. Sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

With so many different credit cards on the market, this week we break it all down for you. We explain which ones would be best for you, plus work out whether it’s worth paying £650 for one. Which? Money Senior Writer Grace Witherden & Gabriel Nussbaum, otherwise known as That Money Guy on social media, explain all the differences between the wide array of credit cards on the market. Read our best credit card deal right now & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.Listen to our episode about Section 75 protection.

In this episode of Money Shorts, we’re looking at a lesser-known aspect of fraud, money mules, and the significant role they play in the fraud chain.Read the 5 scams you need to know about in 2024 & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter

After 14 years of Conservative governments, a recent general election win for Labour inevitably means changes to policy that will impact our finances. Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross & Tom Selby, AJ Bell’s Director of Public Policy explain how a Labour government may impact taxpayers, mortgage holders and your pension. Read more about what the new government means for you & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Sign up for our free Scam Alerts service.

Health and beauty products are a staple of our everyday life. From the toothpaste we use as soon as we wake up, to the deodorant we use after jumping out of the shower, even the hayfever tablets many of us rely on at this time of year, we’re spending hundreds of pounds on stuff that helps us look, feel and smell good. But new research from Which? suggests you might be needlessly over-spending on many of your everyday products. We reveal when you can pick a bargain, and how to outsmart retailers when it comes to finding the best deals. Read our research on the own label food products that beat the big name brands.Sign up to our free Weekly Scoop, Food & Health, and Money newsletters.

This week we're bringing you an episode from our sister podcast Get Answers, telling you whether or not it's possible to go on holiday for less than £100. Booking your next summer getaway is meant to be something to look forward to. Scrolling through the holiday websites looking at pictures of glorious pools and sandy beaches, deciding which room in the apartment has the best view over the coastline. You think you’ve found a great deal and then… the fees start to add up! The bargain holiday you thought you’d found is now tens, perhaps hundreds of pounds more expensive. So what can you do to beat the fees and bag a bargain for your next overseas holiday? We meet the woman who did just that as she shares her advice on how you can do the same. Check out our Which? Shorts podcast on how to prepare for your summer holiday & sign up to our free Travel newsletter.

In this episode of Money Shorts, we demystify the rules around later life care funding across the UK.Read the 9 things you should know before paying for care & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter

Inflation has finally hit the Bank of England’s target, so does that mean interest rates will fall some time soon too? And if they do, what will that mean for mortgage holders? Which? Mortgage expert Stephen Maunder & mortgage advisor Ryley Solferini explain what an interest rate fall would do to mortgages, what to do if you’re worried about repayments, and give tips to first time buyers. Read our best mortgage rates available right now & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

With the busy holiday season getting under way in just a few weeks time, we share the results of our latest survey to help you find the best policy to suit your needs.Our experts discuss whether annual cover could actually prove more cost effective, and how to claim should anything go wrong. Read the 7 questions to ask yourself when buying travel insurance and check out our free weekly Money newsletter.

In the first episode of our new Money Shorts series, we look at investing and how you can spot reliable dividend payers to boost the returns on your investments. Find out how to invest if you're a beginner & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter.

For years now, the finance sector has been misleading customers on their green credentials, but now new rules aim to make banks be a lot more transparent with how they’re using our money. Which? Money’s Deputy Editor Sam Richardson & Huw Davies, Senior Finance Advisor at Make My Money Matter, analyse the new rules set out by the FCA and explain how you can make greener choices when choosing financial products. Find out what the new labels on products will look like & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

From switching banks to renting out your driveway, there are a range of well known and lesser known ways to pocket yourself some easy cash. Today, we pick out some of our favourite ways you can boost your bank balance. Which? Senior Content Writer Grace Witherden & Beth Tydeman, better known as Budgets with Beth, highlight some easy ways for you to earn more money to put towards your household bills or your next family holiday. Which banks are offering money to switch banks & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you how credit reference agencies are using our data as part of their marketing agencies, and how you can limit what data they hold about you. Read about your rights following a data breach & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get the Which? magazine delivered direct to your door.

The FTSE 100 hit an all-time high at the start of May, so does that mean it's a good time to invest? And if so, what are the best ways of investing into the stock exchange of the 100 most valuable companies in the UK?Which? Writer and researcher Megan Thomas & Hargreaves Lansdown’s Head of Money and Markets Susannah Streeter explain why now might be the best time to invest, plus what your options are if you’re just starting your investment journey. Find out what the best stocks and shares Isas are & which investment platform is best. Read our tips for new investors & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

There’s no worse feeling than realising you’ve been scammed out of hundreds or thousands of pounds. But so called recovery scammers are finding new ways to get hold of even more of our money. Which? Senior Writer Faye Lipson and TSB’s Fraud Spokesperson Matt Hepburn tell us how scammers are evolving, plus they give us their top tips for avoiding scams in the first place and how to get your money back. Find out what the newest scams are & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

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.

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we look at downsizing and help you work out if its right for you. We also tell you what you need to consider before making a decision, and break down all the costs involved in making what could be your final house move. Read about the 5 costs you'll need to consider before downsizing & sign up to our free monthly Home newsletter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.LINK Access to Cash Review

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.

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.

We hear more about our latest car insurance reviews, revealing which policies offer the best value for money. Later we explain what cover you can expect, and who is most likely to pay out should you find yourself needing to make a claim. Read more about our latest car insurance reviews & sign up to become a Which? member.You could get a quote with Confused.com from the companies Which? has rated.Check out our free Money newsletter & subscribe to our Money podcast.

With the new financial year approaching, we explain how you can utilise your tax free allowance to ensure the best return on your finances.We also discuss the top ISA rates available and how to find them. Read our reviews of the best cash ISAs & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

We discuss the importance of the legal document which grants someone else the legal power to make decisions about your finances and healthcare. We learn more about what a Power of Attorney is, how to apply, and delays to the system making it increasingly difficult to submit your application. Read our guide on how to apply for a Power of Attorney & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

More National Insurance cuts, a new 'British' Isa, and a change to child benefit were announced by the Chancellor in his latest Spring Budget.In this episode we've assembled two top experts to tell you exactly what the decisions made mean for your money. They also discuss the other big decisions that could have a lasting impact on your finances in the months to come.Read our analysis of what the Spring Budget means for you & sign up to our free Money newsletter.

We discover what financial firms really know about us, and how decisions are made based on our own digital footprint.In the episode we also explore how data impacts on our credit score, and how we can improve our own financial outlook. Read more on how to improve your credit score & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

With so much uncertainty in the property market, we tell you what’s happening with house prices, rental costs and mortgage rates. We give you important information to help inform your next decision, and explore what options you could look at to improve your position as a homeowner, future buyer, or current renter. Find out more about what's happening with house prices & sign up to our free Money newsletter.

This week on Get Answers, we’re talking about the future of scams. People spend hours talking about the latest developments in tech: whether it’s massive iPhone launches or breathless chat about the impact of AI, but there’s a trillion dollar industry that doesn’t get nearly as much attention for its constant innovation: fraud. With the help of BBC Scam Interceptors' co-host Nick Stapleton, we give you the inside scoop of the latest developments in crime, helping you become better equipped to stay one step ahead of the scammers and protect your loved ones. Sign up to our free Scam Alert newsletter & read our latest update on the most recent scams we've been made aware of here at Which?

This week we discuss the news that millions of UK drivers could land compensation as a result of a new Financial Conduct Authority investigation. With car finance being a £40bn industry in the UK, we tell you how to check if you’ve been impacted, and what you should do next. Read our latest update on this developing story & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Subscribe to the Which? Get Answers podcast

In this week's Which? Shorts podcast, we reveal how supermarkets are changing our favourite foods in an attempt to improve their bottom lines. We also ask whether it's really fair to shrink groceries, or downgrade their ingredients?Read more about our investigation & sign up to our free Money newsletter.

Last week's beginners guide to investing has inspired us to delve into our own archives to bring you a fascinating insight into the world of financial advice. Our experts discuss how to find the perfect advisor while dispelling myths about who can access this kind of support to help inform your important money decisions. The episode was first broadcast in April 2023. Find out more about our guide to finding the right financial advisor & sign up to our free Money newsletter.

With savings rates likely to fall, we tell you everything you need to know to get started with investing. We share top tips and advice, while we also discuss some big developments around sustainability in the investment world. For this episode we were joined by Ken & Mary Okoroafor, founders of The Humble PennyRead our investing guide & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter. ***Sign up for a Which? Money membership here

We take a look at credit cards, exploring the best deals across the board, whether it’s to help you get out of debt, make the most of interest free offers or reward credit cards, spend abroad, or anything in between.With new research finding a third of Brits plan on getting debt free in 2024, we highlight the best options available now. Read more about the best credit cards available now & sign up to our free Money newsletter.***Check out our latest subscription offer and sign up for a Full Access Which? membership at a 50% discount - offer only available until 31st January 2024.

This week we hear more about why we here at Which? have launched the Right to Connect campaign, fighting back against sneaky in-contract price rises.Check out our broadband and mobile price rise calculator & find out how you can slash your bills by up to £187 per year. Sign up to our free technology newsletter here. Since we recorded regulator Ofcom has proposed a ban on unpredictable broadband and mobile mid-contract price rises - find out more. ***This podcast was read by a Text to Speech & AI Voice Generator.

With the base rate expected to fall in the coming months, we'll tell you everything you need to know to secure the best savings deals now. We discuss how to decide on the right account for you, how to work out if you need to pay tax on your savings and whether premium bonds are worth it. Read more about the best savings accounts available right now & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. ***Check out our latest subscription offer and sign up for a Full Access Which? membership at a 50% discount - offer only available until 31st January 2024.

With tax season well under way, we discuss the all-important dos and don’ts when filling out your tax return.We also discuss the tax changes that we can expect in 2024 and hear more about how they could make a difference to our finances.Read our online tax guides & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

We hear more about your rights when investments go wrong as we explain the protections offered, and how likely you are to get your money back.This article was first published in the December 2023 issue of Which? Money magazine.To become a subscriber to Which? Money click here & sign up to our free Money newsletter.***This podcast was read by a Text to Speech & AI Voice Generator.