How can I use a credit card responsibly?
Dear Iona, I graduated last year and was lucky enough to get a placement at a law firm. I am earning and saving into a
May 12, 2021
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Expert Opinion
Let’s proactively help – rather than harshly judge – young investors
Over the past year, we have seen nothing short of a retail investing revolution. Investing platforms have reported record numbers of new customers, with the
May 10, 2021
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Tackling small pensions with Romi Savova of PensionBee
PensionBee, the pension cosolidation app, has floated on the London Stock Exchange today. The Own It! podcast recently chatted to Romi Savova, co-founder and CEO
April 26, 2021
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Episode 4 of Own It – BUDGET SPECIAL!
It’s Budget week! So, by popular demand, the Own It! podcast is bringing you a Budget special to explain what the Chancellor’s big day means
March 5, 2021
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What’s up with the Lifetime Isa? Ep 2 of Own It
The Lifetime Isa could be a game-changing product for young people – so what’s wrong with it? Iona chats to Nathan Long, senior analyst at
February 24, 2021
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Iona talks tax shelters on FT Money Clinic Podcast
Young Money is on the FT Money Clinic podcast this week, sharing practical tips on how to save and invest into Isas, the most popular
February 10, 2021
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Where can I find a green pension?
Dear Iona, I am self employed and looking to set up a green pension. From the research I have done it appears most advice suggests
February 1, 2021
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It’s the new investing superstar. Should you buy into Scottish Mortgage?
If in January 2020 someone had told you that Amazon shares were about to jump by 75%, and video conferencer Zoom’s value would rise by
January 15, 2021
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Could your Bitcoin become worthless? Iona comments
Yesterday, the UK financial regulator issued a stark warning about the risky nature of investing in crypto currencies like Bitcoin. The Financial Conduct Authority said
January 12, 2021
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A not very Happy New Year? The financial problems & opportunities ahead
It’s only Jan 11th of a New Year and it’s safe to say that if 2021 was on a free trial, we’d have cancelled our
January 11, 2021
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What to expect in the Spending Review: me for BBC News
Today is the Spending Review – and Rishi Sunak is outlining the government’s spending priorities for the year ahead. I spoke to BBC News about
November 25, 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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Iona joins Paul Johnson for new radio series: “The Austerity Audit”
One or two of you may have spotted this over the weekend in the press radio previews: I’m really pleased to confirm I’ll be joining
September 8, 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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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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Covid-19 News Round-up: Updates on furlough and self-employed
The government’s extension of the Job Retention Scheme (JRS), which has seen 8.4 million workers ‘furloughed’ by their employers since March, may not be enough
June 2, 2020
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Join me on LinkedIn for a special COVID-19 finance clinic! #AD
Join me and the amazing Anna Whitehouse, the founder of Mother Pukka and flexible working champ, tomorrow at 12pm for a LIVE clinic on LinkedIn,
April 29, 2020
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Don’t bank on a youthtastic Budget today
This should have been a golden opportunity for the Chancellor to ‘level up’ the country, not just geographically but demographically too. But the frightening potential
March 11, 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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ROS ALTMANN: Why the Bank of England should NOT cut rates
A decision to cut the base rate tomorrow would only harm younger people, explains Ros Altmann in her debut for the Young Money Blog Apparently
January 29, 2020
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SIMON BAIN: Has saving become elitist?
Savers have had the rough end of it since the financial crash in 2008. But have things got even worse in the past year? Simon
January 28, 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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Master your subscription game with my top tips
Taken advantage of a free trial just before Christmas? You could get a nasty surprise when you next check your banking app… It has long
January 9, 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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Money – what’s it all about? My new campaign with Scottish Investment Trust
The Scottish Investment Trust PLC (The Scottish) today announces the launch of its online learning hub, thescottish.co.uk/learning-hub, created to provide financial education for investors looking
May 16, 2019
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What is financial anxiety? Iona comments for Bustle
We all stress out about money from time to time. And for most young people, edginess about personal finance is par for the course: as
May 8, 2019
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Crypto in crisis: Can Bitcoin really pay for babies’ college funds?
You know that smug friend who bought a load of Bitcoin in 2017 and crowed about how rich they were gonna be? Bet they’ve gone
January 16, 2019
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How to nab yourself a career and money mentor
Main pic: Alicia VanNoy Call Getting yourself a mentor – it might just be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. I explain how that
January 11, 2019
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