Which? Money podcast: how to cut the cost of investing

We give you our best advice on how to save money on investment fees
James RoweSenior Video and Audio Content Creator

Investing doesn’t come cheap. From account fees to transaction fees, fund fees to foreign exchange fees, costs can soon mount up. But are there any ways in which you can cut these costs and keep more for yourself?

On this episode of the podcast, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? Researcher Megan Thomas & Laura Suter, Director of Personal Finance at AJ Bell.

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