National Insurance – what is it and why is it rising?
A new tax year starts today – and many of us will notice the tax on our pay-slips has just got a LOT scarier 👀
April 6, 2022
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Council tax in Scotland is going up – here’s why
Calling all fellow Scots – unless you live in beautiful Shetland, your council tax is going up! Let me explain why… Council taxes pay for
April 4, 2022
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The energy price cap goes up TODAY – what it means for you
Today, the energy rate cap rises by 54%! 😲 You’ll have already received your energy bills in the past few weeks, and hopefully started taking
April 1, 2022
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Spring Statement 2022 – what could be in it and why does it matter?
What exactly is the Spring Statement and why should we care about it? Spring Statement 2022 is when the Chancellor provides an economic update for
March 21, 2022
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Not such a gas: how YOU can combat the UK energy crisis
Today’s news about rocketing gas prices and energy providers potentially going bust is kinda scary, right? Let me explain what’s happening, how it will affect
September 20, 2021
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We’re making a hash(tag) of boycotts – Iona’s latest i column
Online consumer fury is futile – it’s far better to take a long view and hit firms in the pocket Follow the money, not the
September 1, 2021
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When should we start saving for retirement? Iona’s new column for iNews
I was honoured to become a weekly columnist for the iNewspaper earlier this year. Here on Young Money, I’ll give you a taster of what
June 2, 2021
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Deconstructing Dogecoin with Myron Jobson
Amid fast-moving markets and the seemingly unstoppably rise of some truly crazy assets (Dogecoin, anyone?) Iona talks to Myron Jobson, personal finance campaigner at ii
May 31, 2021
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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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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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Investing to Save the Planet – review by Matt Bain
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Investing to Save the Planet: How Your Money Can Make a Difference (£10.32, Penguin Business) ALICE ROSS This debut book from a senior FT
May 5, 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 8 of Own It! Savings special with Anna Bowes (Savings Champion)
This week, Iona and Simon looking at whether the pandemic has saved savings, and how we can continue to squirrel away money for emergencies and
April 23, 2021
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We millennials possess real financial power – it’s time to start flexing it
Our generation has had it tough. Even if you’ve dodged the economic and jobs damage wrought by lockdowns, QE is going nowhere, raising the prices
April 13, 2021
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Episode 7 of Own It! The millennial investing boom with Myron Jobson (Interactive Investor)
In Episode 7, Simon & Iona look more closely at the huge number of young people getting into investing and ask: what could possibly go
March 30, 2021
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My side hustle wisdom for Refinery 29
Iona spoke to Jessica Morgan at Refinery 29 about the legal and financial side of starting a side hustle. How do you keep your vital
March 23, 2021
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Let’s have the inflation conversation – Ep 5 of Own It!
Inflation is something that affects almost every aspect of our finances, from the cost of a haircut – if we can get one, that is!
March 22, 2021
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Episode 6 of Own It – THE VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH!
This week, my new book – Own It! – is published. To celebrate, we’re bringing you a special Q’n’A from the virtual book launch, which
March 19, 2021
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Episode 5 of Own It! Inflation & teeny pensions with Romi Savova (PensionBee)
In Episode 5, Simon & Iona chat about why inflation matters and what young investors can do about it. Iona talks to Romi Savova, CEO
March 12, 2021
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The secrets to saving more towards your first home
Getting the keys to your first home: for much of the mid-late 20th century in the UK, this was a standard and affordable rite of
March 9, 2021
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Watch Iona & Simon discuss the Budget
Watch Iona & Simon give their reaction to this year’s Budget, where they discuss the furlough extension, ‘stealth taxes’, the state of the housing market
March 8, 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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Budget 2021 – Young Money comments
It’s Budget Day, with chancellor Rishi Sunak announcing his three point plan earlier to support businesses through the remainder of the pandemic, “fix” the public
March 3, 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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Episode 3 of Own It! Bitcoin & green money with the FT’s Alice Ross
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Own It! Podcast with Iona & Simon Bain. In Episode 3, Simon & Iona chat about Bitcoin’s recent volatility
February 26, 2021
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Smash your lockdown money admin with these 8 tips
8 top tips for smashing your lockdown money admin, once and for all Right now we’re ALL thinking more carefully about our money – how
February 25, 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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The dark side of the Gamestop story (Watch Ep 2 of Own It)
It has been one of the most controversial episodes in the world of finance ever – but what has happened to Gamestop investors here in
February 22, 2021
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Episode 2 of Own It! Gamestop & the Lifetime Isa with Nathan Long
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Own It! Podcast with Iona & Simon Bain. In this week’s episode, Simon & Iona reflect on the recent
February 19, 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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