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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.