How to prepare for a financial disaster

Whether you lose your job, your car breaks down or anything in between, it’s crucial that you have an emergency fund set aside for when disaster strikes. But bigger, global financial shocks can impact your pension and your mortgage too, so how can you prepare? Read more about how much money to have in your emergency fund & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how there are massive savings to be made by buying used electric cars, plus what to do if you're looking at making the switch. Find out how much it costs to charge an electric car & sign up for our free monthly Cars newsletter Read more of our car buying advice Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

An easy way to grab a discount or a way of unfairly excluding millions of potential shoppers? This week we discuss supermarket loyalty pricing and hear why certain groups of society are unable to access the discounts many of us take for granted. We also hear more about our hopes for change, and how you can get involved in our campaign.Follow us on social media & sign up to our free Money newsletter.Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we round up the best travel brands that you should book with. Whether you want an all inclusive break, a long haul flight, or a hire car, we name the companies that shine brighter than the rest. Read all of our latest travel reviews & sign up for our free Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

With the cost of care continuing to rise, we learn more about how much you should save, and the huge discrepancy in prices across the UK.In this episode we also hear how you can plan your finances with care in mind, and the things you can do to maximise your savings plan.Read more about care home costs & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we can reveal new data from Which? that shows consumers are unhappy about how big mobiles phones are getting. Plus, given the lack of small handsets on the market, we tell you how to shop for something a bit smaller. Find out the only small smartphone we actually recommend & sign up for our free Tech newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Looking after your skin, particularly in the summer months, is essential. But which products do you actually need to use? In the final episode in our special healthy living series, we're joined by consultant dermatologist Dr Justine Kluk, and Which? Senior Scientific Advisor Dr Neal Rimmer to explain which products are must-haves, which are nice to haves, and how to ensure you're getting enough protection from the sun with sunscreen and SPF products. Read all of our advice about sunscreens & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership

There’s a new payment method in town, allowing us to pay for goods or services online directly from our bank account - Pay by Bank.But how does it work? And could this be the beginning of the end for bank cards? We discuss all that and more, including some of the concerns we have as its rollout continues.Read more on how Pay by Bank works & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain what you must do to the likes of your lawn mower, grass trimmer and pressure washer to keep them in good working order. Read our reviews of the best lawn mowers for 2025 & sign up for our free Gardening newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price Join Which? Gardening

Exercising is one of the first things that comes to mind when you think about living a healthy lifestyle. But what should you be doing? And how often should you be doing it? In this episode of our special healthy living series, we sit down with legendary fitness coach Mr Motivator to find out how we should be approaching exercise at different stages of life. Plus, we share our advice on shopping for the right fitness tracker to help keep on top of your daily activity. Read more of our advice on staying fit and active & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Read all of our reviews of smartwatches and fitness trackers Read our reviews of private health insurance providers Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership