The way you choose to access your pension can have a big impact on the amount of money you have to live on in later life. So which option is right for you?

Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross & Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell explain how annuities and pension drawdown work, including the pros and cons of each method for turning your savings into a retirement income.

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On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we put Google and other online search engines to the test, to find out just how badly they're spamming us with dubious ads and potential scams.

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Long gone are the days where counting sheep was considered the best way to drift off at night. Now there are countless steps you can take to help you feel well rested after a night asleep in bed.

From restricting your sleep, to buying the right pillow, we've put together an extensive guide on what you can try to improve the quality of your sleep.

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Fraudsters are now using AI to their advantage, meaning scams are looking more and more believable. So what is the advice to help you spot the warning signs?

In this episode, James Rowe is joined by Which? scams expert Faye Lipson and technology journalist David McClelland to talk about why scams look even more legitimate now, plus the steps you can take to sense check anything you see online.

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On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explore the crisis that's hitting UK pharmacies as a perfect storm of funding difficulties, staff shortages and manufacturing issues is impacting how easy it is to access the medication or advice we need.

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With nearly one million people living with dementia in the UK, it’s likely you know someone, directly or indirectly, who’s impacted by the condition. But when it comes to dealing with your finances once you’ve been diagnosed, things are far from easy.

In this episode, James Rowe is joined by Which? Money Content Editor Grace Witherden and Victoria Lyons, an Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK to explain what you can do now to ensure things are as simple as possible if you or a family member is diagnosed with the condition.

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On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we analyse a range of tech features that often come as standard on new cars. From area view cameras to cruise control, we tell you which ones are worth it, and which ones are best turning down if they're an optional extra.

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Since they were announced at the start of the month, Trump’s tariffs have caused chaos on the markets. But is there any good news for your investments?

In this episode, Rob Lilley-Jones is joined by Which? Investments expert Josh Wilson and Investments Director at AJ Bell Russ Mould to analyse what’s happened to the markets this month, and explore what could happen in the near future.

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On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing the broadband providers that we recommend. Here's a hint: it's not the big names you're expecting.

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With Trump’s tariffs causing turmoil on the markets over the last two weeks, could mortgage rates actually be one of the big winners?

In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? mortgages expert Stephen Maunder and Head of Research at Hamptons Aneisha Beveridge to analyse what impact the tariffs are having on mortgage rates and explain what it means for the housing market.

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