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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Iona Answers
I’ve been made redundant. What now?
Dear Iona, Unfortunately, after the ASOS acquisition of Topshop/Topman, I was made redundant from my job, and now I’m facing the terrifying competition of finding
April 29, 2021
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Should I switch my first home fund to the Lifetime ISA?
Dear Iona, I’m a bit confused about the differences and potential benefits between a Help to Buy ISA and a LISA. I opened a HTB
March 2, 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 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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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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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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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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Solving pension problems on the Which? Money podcast
Iona was on the Which? Money podcast this week, solving listeners’ pension pot problems. She looks at the most common pension questions and dilemmas facing
January 18, 2021
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Cash Chats episode 3: working rights, pensions, credit scores & investing
The latest episode in Young Scot’s Cash Chats series has landed! It was broadcast live this week on Facebook but in case you missed it,
October 2, 2020
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What should I do with my Child Trust Fund?
Dear Iona, My mum and dad opened a Child Trust Fund for me in 2002. I turned 18 last week and I have about £15,000
September 25, 2020
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My student finance primer for the Guardian
Illustration by Robyn Packham Student finance: everything you need to know about managing your money I was very pleased to act as the Guardian’s student
September 21, 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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I’m employed by an umbrella company. What next?
Dear Iona, I have been working for a government department as a self-employed contractor for the past two years. It moved all new & extended
June 4, 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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I moved out for lockdown. Can I get my rent reduced?
Dear Iona, I’m a recent graduate and I’d moved to London for my first job in October and started renting a room in a house
June 1, 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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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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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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I have debts. Can I get them frozen?
Dear Iona, I’m hearing a lot about how the banks and credit card firms are supposed to be helping us if we are having problems
April 9, 2020
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I recently bought my first home. What do I do?
Dear Iona, It’s going to be a squeeze to pay my mortgage this month but should I take advantage of a payment ‘holiday’ if I
April 8, 2020
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I’m self-employed. Should I apply for Universal Credit?
Dear Iona, I am a self-employed musician. My income has dropped drastically as a result of the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. I am able to
March 29, 2020
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