The secrets to saving more towards your first home
Getting the keys to your first home: for much of the mid-late 20th century in the UK, this was a standard and affordable rite of
March 9, 2021
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Smash your lockdown money admin with these 8 tips
8 top tips for smashing your lockdown money admin, once and for all Right now we’re ALL thinking more carefully about our money – how
February 25, 2021
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The struggle (to save) is real: here are 5 ways to make it happen
So you want to save some money…yay! You know it’s the right thing to do. The clue is in the name: having a spare pot
February 17, 2021
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Help! I can’t stop buying stuff online
Dear Iona, I can’t stop buying things online! I find myself snapping up little things I’ve seen on social media, or opening shopping apps and
February 16, 2021
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Iona’s tips for Vogue on nailing your lockdown finances
The year 2020 changed a lot of things for everyone. But it wasn’t all bad. For some of us, working from home (and a lack of social
February 9, 2021
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How do I resolve my Buy Now Pay Later debt?
Dear Iona, I discovered Klarna last year when a friend mentioned to me that you could use it to buy items and then pay for
February 8, 2021
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Buy Now Pay Later is in trouble. But young shoppers still urgently need YOUR help
Following the news that the FCA will now regulate the Buy Now Pay Later sector, Iona looks at why this decision was inevitable, and wonders
February 2, 2021
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Lockdown spending – how to tame it! Iona on Radio 1 Life Hacks
Online shopping – it’s a blessing and a curse RN. We have to do it, but how can we keep it under control? I was
January 25, 2021
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What Bargain Brits on Benefits taught me about Universal Credit
Last night, I could have watched the latest ‘must-see’ programmes on Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Britbox or NOW TV (yes, I have subscriptions to all four
January 19, 2021
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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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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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