Iona Bain is an award-winning writer, author, speaker and broadcaster who specialises in personal finance. She came to prominence as the founder of Young Money Blog, the first blog in the UK devoted to young people’s finances.
Young Money was founded in 2011 and went onto become one of the most pioneering and influential personal finance blogs in the UK. Iona retired from active blogging in 2021 to concentrate on other exciting projects but you can find out more about what Young Money has achieved below, and the wealth of knowledge Iona built up around young people’s finances over 10 years.
Young people are having a tough time – so they deserve to know what’s REALLY going on with their money. Since 2011, Young Money Blog has been covering all the big developments in young personal finance. We’re non-profit, authentic and independent.
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Last week, Ofgem announced that it wanted to increase the number of times a year it changes the price cap. We quickly look at what
Inflation is up again today 😑 So let me explain what the Goldilocks fairy tale has to do with the cost of living crisis… 🐻
I will try to look into it. Please note that I can’t look into every problem, guarantee to find all the answers or get the resolution you’re looking for. But I can use my contacts, knowledge and clout as Young Money Blogger to stand up for YOUR rights and fill in the gaps where possible.
Don’t get mad or sad – get informed. Here you will find the basics to help you get through the coronavirus in one piece. You got this 💪
Last week, Ofgem announced that it wanted to increase the number of times a year it changes the price cap. We quickly look at what
Inflation is up again today 😑 So let me explain what the Goldilocks fairy tale has to do with the cost of living crisis… 🐻
A new tax year starts today – and many of us will notice the tax on our pay-slips has just got a LOT scarier 👀
Calling all fellow Scots – unless you live in beautiful Shetland, your council tax is going up! Let me explain why… Council taxes pay for
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
Dipping into your overdraft – is it a case of “oops, I did it again”? Overdrafts are one of the most expensive ways to borrow,
Last week, Ofgem announced that it wanted to increase the number of times a year it changes the price cap. We quickly look at what
Inflation is up again today 😑 So let me explain what the Goldilocks fairy tale has to do with the cost of living crisis… 🐻
A new tax year starts today – and many of us will notice the tax on our pay-slips has just got a LOT scarier 👀
Calling all fellow Scots – unless you live in beautiful Shetland, your council tax is going up! Let me explain why… Council taxes pay for
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
Dipping into your overdraft – is it a case of “oops, I did it again”? Overdrafts are one of the most expensive ways to borrow,
It’s #debtawarenessweek – if you’re struggling, know that you are never alone. The first thing to do is take all shame out of this and approach
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
I’ve become a fierce advocate of financial independence. The latest statistics show that the female employment rate today is 72%, the highest it has ever
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