Budgeting
The 4 best financial apps of 2020 revealed!
Financial technology has become a very crowded field in recent years, and it can be hard to know which apps are genuinely innovative and helpful.
October 19, 2020
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Facebook stream: Nail your student finances with Iona & experts
If you enjoyed my last Facebook stream with Young Scot, I have good news – we’ve done another one, this time on student finances. In
September 3, 2020
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Radio 1’s Money Hacker Iona answers YOUR questions!
Iona is proud to be Radio 1’s Money Hacker in residence and she returned to the programme this week to take listeners’ questions on the
August 26, 2020
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Top student money tips: Iona’s Natwest livestream
Uni life can be hugely exciting, rewarding and fun – but it can be tough too, especially in these uncertain times. Things are going to
August 20, 2020
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Top money wisdom from me and two experts #cashchats
If you enjoyed yesterday’s video on budgeting, check out this slightly longer webinar if you want some more in-depth hacks on how to budget like
August 19, 2020
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This is the one budgeting video you need this year!
Budgeting – it’s a concept that can be confusing, complicated and boring. But the truth is that budgeting is relatively simple and totally game-changing for
August 18, 2020
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Eat more frozen & other food budgeting hacks
I was really pleased to team up with Birds Eye and Iceland to discuss their new research with radio stations across the UK today. We’ve
July 2, 2020
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The lowdown on your lockdown finances with Iona (Radio 1)
I gave Radio 1’s listeners the lowdown on lockdown and what it means for their finances. Here’s what we covered: the deal with benefits, the
June 1, 2020
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How COVID changed the way we buy & eat food
In the space of a few weeks, coronavirus has upended our lives – and one of the most surreal consequences has been the curbs placed
May 13, 2020
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Money and why it matters: Iona in Scottish Sun
ICYMI, Iona wrote the main op-ed for the Scottish Sun on Saturday (29 February), with some quick and simple tips that everyone can put into
March 2, 2020
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Young Money’s top reads + deals of the week
Main illustration by Loo McNulty MY READS OF THE WEEK Telematics or “black box” insurance has been a huge boon for young drivers. But when
February 28, 2020
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Iona talks saving for Vogue!
I was delighted to make my debut on Vogue.co.uk last week. It’s really encouraging that major fashion titles are now taking the subject of money
February 25, 2020
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Young Money World: How to beat inertia (part 2)
The latest Young Money World video has landed! In this two-part series, we’re looking at the power of inertia, how it stops us feeling in
February 13, 2020
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Back to black: how to get the better of your overdraft
A huge overhaul of bank overdrafts in the UK is likely to leave 16-24 year olds on “arranged” deals with their banks worse off, Britain’s
February 10, 2020
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Young Money’s top reads + deals of the week
MY READS OF THE WEEK Now that we’re *actually* leaving the EU, young travellers might be relieved to know that nothing really changes until the
February 3, 2020
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SHIB MATHEW: how we’re trying to help freelancers
Recently, Young Money editor Iona Bain wrote for the Financial Times about her experience of late payments as a freelancer, and singled out a particular
January 20, 2020
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Is the 52 week saving challenge for you?
Just how far can young people push themselves when it comes to saving this year? And what can YOU do to maintain your saving motivation?
January 13, 2020
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Spare Change makes two best money book lists!
Spare Change has been named one of the best money books out there by not ONE but TWO influential websites! It follows widespread praise for
January 8, 2020
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I’m doing Dry(ish) January – here’s why
I’m one of the 4 million people pledging to banish the booze this month. But does Dry January really aid our health and wealth? Here’s
January 6, 2020
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Got FOBO? Channel it by switching your current account
Have you got FOBO? That’s Fear of a Better Option. Fickle millennials are now cancelling social plans when something better comes up, according to the
November 28, 2019
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How to enjoy Christmas on a budget!
It’s precisely one month until Christmas – yay! This can be a joyous but undoubtedly expensive time of year. Parties, presents, travel, food…and that’s before
November 25, 2019
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Klarna’s debt dangers for millennials – my comment for the Guardian
It’s January, the party’s over (unless you had a Big Night In like me!) and it’s time to pay the bills. Perhaps you are intrigued
January 4, 2019
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NY Resolutions you’ll actually *want* to keep
Do yourself a mahoosive favour in 2019. As the brilliant Alex Holder rightly points out in her latest think piece for Grazia, this year will
January 1, 2019
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EXCLUSIVE: Could you “flex your rent” to avoid crushing debt?
Households struggling to keep out of debt could be offered a lifeline if a bold new scheme is adopted by councils and housing associations. ‘Rent-flex’
October 31, 2018
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TEEN MONEY WEEK: Getting your head around #digitalmoney
We’re continuing our Teen Money Week on the blog by putting the spotlight on digital money and how young people can use it to their
May 22, 2018
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The truth about lavish weddings: why you don’t have to sparkle like Ms Markle
The Royal Wedding may have seemed beautifully modern. But it was out of sync with gen Y’s attitudes towards relationships, weddings, independence and money. We
May 21, 2018
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The 20 Something Financial Starter Kit!
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” So said Antoine Saint-Exupery in a simple yet profound statement of truth. I’m often asked by
May 16, 2018
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Throwing £10k at us won’t solve our problems – Young Money Comment
The Resolution Foundation, headed by Lord Willetts, has suggested a £10,000 windfall for every young person reaching 25 in the UK, funded by a levy
May 8, 2018
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QUICKIE GUIDE: The ethix of money
Can you invest in what you believe? Yea, defo. As part of our “quickie” series, we aim to give you big ideas in a quick
March 16, 2018
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What young folks are REALLY doing with their dosh
Iona Bain I have had the privilege recently of doing some really in-depth, eye-opening work on young people and their money for an upcoming national
February 12, 2018
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