Consumer Affairs
Saving is BACK – but what does the future hold?
Over the past couple of days, I’ve been talking a LOT about saving. Later I’ll be back doing one of my fave things in the
October 20, 2020
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FT Money Clinic Podcast: Budgeting as a graduate
Could there be a worse year than 2020 to graduate from university? Lockdown disrupted final exams, not to mention final goodbyes. As companies reel from
October 16, 2020
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Is this how the government treats savers?
Savers have never been treated more contemptuously than last week, when NS&I refused to explain or even apologise to customers over drastic cuts to their
October 1, 2020
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Enough is enough. Young people must live, love and object to further restrictions
Young people should no longer tolerate being ignored and mistreated while flawed science and weak political leadership blights their future. Here’s why Young Money doesn’t
September 28, 2020
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How financial brands should react to Covid
This week the ‘Rule of Six’ came into force, with people facing fines of up to £3,200 if they don’t abide by the new measure
September 25, 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 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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Here are 6 apps to upgrade your post-lockdown finances
Life has turned very strange – and for many of us, very tough too. If there was ever a time that we needed real help
July 24, 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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Top money hacks for global millennials during COVID-19 #spon
First there was Brexit, now we have coronavirus…boy it’s been a bumpy road if you’re a global millennial, used to travelling and working wherever you
July 2, 2020
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Why I’m switching away from HSBC
Late last year, I wrote about why it was good to have “FOBO” – that’s the fear of better options – when it comes to
June 22, 2020
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How much are young people borrowing during COVID-19?
So NOW we know what happens when you lock down pretty much the entire consumer economy: GDP and spending plummets, while debt repayments and saving
June 19, 2020
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What is the new normal for young people?
It was a pleasure to take part in a recent debate with future guru Patrick Dixon and ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas, hosted by JLA.
June 15, 2020
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Can I get money back on my railcard and commuter pass?
Dear Iona, I purchased a Young Persons Railcard a week before lockdown and haven’t used it, since the Government’s advice has been not to make
June 3, 2020
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Iona on BBC News Facebook Live: taking YOUR questions
We were live answering your questions about how the coronavirus pandemic could affect your job, and your money. BBC… Posted by BBC News on Tuesday, 2
June 3, 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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Young Money World: Iona on BBC’s Your Questions Answered
Iona Bain and Dan Whitworth from BBC Radio 4’s Money Box answer viewers’ questions on big financial issues posed by the ongoing lockdown crisis. Topics
May 29, 2020
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Iona speaks to the Feminist Finance Podcast
This week Iona Bain, founder of the Young Money blog, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on women’s and young people’s finances.
May 28, 2020
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Young Money contributes money tips for the BBC
The BBC’s personal finance reporter Kevin Peachey approached Young Money Blog, alongside other top British financial blogs, for some lockdown money tips. Money tips can
May 27, 2020
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Covid-19 news round-up: inflation, unemployment, students and mental health
Inflation – that’s the rate of price rises in the economy – tumbled to 0.8% in April, its lowest level in three years, thanks to
May 22, 2020
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Chatting finance on R1’s Life Hacks podcast
It was fantastic to make my debut on Radio 1’s Life Hacks podcast recently for a Corona finance special. I joined Katie Thistleton and Dr
May 21, 2020
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UK ‘financially divided’ by COVID-19, finds Linkedin #ad
Coronavirus is financially dividing the UK, with half of Brits bolstering their finances while the other half struggle to survive. The research comes after Young
May 14, 2020
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What will happen to my wedding?
Dear Iona, I am supposed to be getting married in late July. It’s looking more and more unlikely that the wedding will take place. Our
May 13, 2020
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Can I get a refund on my holiday?
Dear Iona, My boyfriend and I have flights and a three night trip booked for Spain in July. We booked with a budget airline and
May 13, 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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My festival hasn’t yet cancelled. What should I do?
Dear Iona, I am supposed to be going to a music festival later in the year that hasn’t been cancelled yet. WTF? I could really
May 13, 2020
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COVID-19 shows why plans matter (Me for Debatemate)
Coronavirus may seem like the blackest swan we have ever encountered – but it wasn’t entirely unexpected. And history suggests we were overdue a major
April 15, 2020
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Iona for Vice: the real cost of ‘buy now pay later’
Klarna, Clearpay and Laybuy promise affordable shopping, but they’re really just debt dressed up in a fast fashion wrapper, writes Robin Eveleigh for VICE UK.
March 17, 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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