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Getting into the nitty gritty of switching banks, we explore the switching offers available now, how the switching process works, and consider whether you might actually be better off sticking with your current provider. In this episode, Which? Money expert Grace Witherden and finance content creator Gabriel Nussbaum - AKA That Money Guy - discuss the pros and cons of switching, when you should consider it, and what to be aware of when looking at switching incentives. Read more about the current switching offers & 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.
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Why you need to act now to stop your stamp duty bill from doubling
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. Read more about the base rate cut & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Find out how stamp duty changes could impact you.Become a Which? Money member.Get 50% off a Which? membership.
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How to avoid mobile banking scammers
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.Find out more, read How safe is online banking and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter & our free Scam alert newsletter
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Why you should open a joint bank account
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. Read our reviews of the best joint accounts & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Find out how your bank can help protect you from financial abuse.Read our advice on how to detect romance fraud.Become a Which? Money member and receive a special gift - offer ends 16 February 2025. Get 50% off a Which? membership.
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Should you be worried about inheritance tax?
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. Read more about the ways to avoid paying IHT & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Become a Which? Money member and receive a special gift - offer ends 16 February 2025. Get 50% off a Which? membership.
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