Money & Saving Tips
Financial abuse and love fraud: my advice for R29
Someone you’ve been dating online tells you they have a financial problem and starts asking you for money. Or perhaps you’re about to move in
September 23, 2020
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Tips for getting better-value insurance
Today, the financial regulator announced that it would push for insurers to end the so-called “loyalty premium”, where customers end up paying hundreds of pounds
September 22, 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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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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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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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
MY READS OF THE WEEK You may have seen this ad on the tube and wondered “what is this?” Me too, so we looked into
February 14, 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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Exercise your rights – and get fit on the cheap!
How the hell did I go to a luxury health club at one of Britain’s richest football clubs for just a FIVER? It’s all thanks
February 12, 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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Catching winter sun? Here’s how to protect your money
When it comes to travelling, how well are you protecting your money? A friend’s experience on a recent working trip to Spain reminded me just
January 22, 2020
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Young Money’s top reads + deals of the week
MY READS OF THE WEEK Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced that his blueprint for the nation’s finances – the Budget – will happen on Weds
January 15, 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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Contactless = mindless? Check your receipts & get ££ for mistakes
A recent shopping snafu has got Iona wondering how much money we’re unwittingly losing to self-service machines and contactless spending. It’s time to start checking
December 9, 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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Iona Bain’s Top 10 Autumn Cash Hacks #spon
Apocalyptic rain warnings, moaning about Tube disruption, planning which controversial topical figure you’ll dress up as for Halloween… It can only mean one thing. Autumn
October 2, 2019
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Why it (sometimes) pays to be a tightass – my extreme saving hacks
Extreme money-saving is almost a sport (and potentially a friendless one at that!) but here are some of my personal #tightass hacks – how many
April 11, 2019
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Borrowers will be feeling ‘Blue Monday’ more than most. Here’s why
Today is meant to to be the bleakest day of the year so far – and it’s only the 21st! Could it be due to
January 21, 2019
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The end of the Help to Buy Isa – my comment for BBC News
Help to Buy Isas are on the way out. After November the only option for wised-up home-savers wanting to get their hands on up to
January 3, 2019
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NY Resolutions you’ll actually *want* to keep
Do yourself a mahoosive favour in 2019. As the brilliant Alex Holder rightly points out in her latest think piece for Grazia, this year will
January 1, 2019
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The 20 Something Financial Starter Kit!
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” So said Antoine Saint-Exupery in a simple yet profound statement of truth. I’m often asked by
May 16, 2018
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Can you save for a home today? Iona on BBC Radio London
Iona was on Vanessa Feltz’s breakfast show on BBC Radio London this morning discussing young people’s chances of getting on the housing ladder. An estate
November 15, 2017
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The seven deadly sins of money & how to keep them in check
Iona Bain We’re not necessarily the righteous or censorious kind here on the Young Money Blog. But as we approach Halloween, we thought “hey, why don’t
October 30, 2017
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How to deal with social pressures to spend
FIRST PUBLISHED: 2014 FULLY UPDATED: 2017 Iona Bain Picture the scene: it’s Friday night and your friends want to go out to a bar or
August 7, 2017
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The ultimate cupboard beauty haul – save £s & look FIERCE
Iona Bain Over the weekend, all I wanted to do was indulge in a bit of me-time. Last week, I was filming a mini money-saving series
July 10, 2017
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I’m appearing at the Ideal Home Show tomorrow
Iona Bain I’ll be making my first-ever appearance at the Ideal Home Show on Thursday 30th March at 7pm to discuss my acclaimed book Spare
March 29, 2017
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Slash your food costs with these 8 super-smart tips
Iona Bain Relentless pressure on the pound is pushing up shopping bills for families, with inflation climbing to 1.8 per cent. Food prices are being
February 21, 2017
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What a legendary 102 year old can teach us about money
Iona Bain Sometimes, us youngsters can do a lot worse than look to the older generations for some much-needed inspo, perspective and all-round fabulous advice.
January 6, 2017
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How walking can save you, in more ways than one
Picture: Isle of Sheppey Nature Reserve Iona Bain Deja vu. My gym membership cost just went up AGAIN. Seriously?! I remembered writing about how Virgin Active
October 12, 2016
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Conquer “fresher pressure” with these handy apps
Iona Bain You’re away from home for the first time with a slender student loan and spending temptations all around. What could possibly go wrong? The
September 14, 2016
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