How to change your money mindset in lockdown
When will this be over? That’s the question we keep asking ourselves, and there are no obvious, easy answers. Such uncertainty can take a huge
March 10, 2021
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My advice for new graduates and final-year students
Looking for graduate advice? You’ve come to the right place. We recently had confirmation that in 2020, the UK economy suffered its worst year since
March 1, 2021
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“Rotten deal” for students in pandemic – my comment for the FT
A new report from Save The Student has found that almost £1bn has been wasted on unused university accommodation this year. Iona commented on this
February 18, 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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The Gamestop gang: messiahs of Main Street or just very naughty boys?
This week, young investors in the US have given Wall Street a bloody nose in the biggest financial upset of modern times. They have combined
January 29, 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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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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Don’t distance from your debt: Iona for Vice
Now more than ever, young people need to take stock of their debt and holler for help. The Financial Conduct Authority has told banks to
April 2, 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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Is Instagram debt on the rise?
I recently contributed to Huffington Post’s takeover of Radio 5 Live, speaking to Lucy Pasha-Robinson about how young people may be overspending on Instagram. It
May 20, 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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