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 at the moment, but c'mon…
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 young people ahead of the…
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I DID #deletefacebook (and took a Twitterbattical). Here’s why
Iona Bain This week, Facebook got its own “Times Up” moment. Amid accusations that the social media giant had allowed the data of 150 million users to be surreptitiously exploited…
How to stop toxic payday loans causing yet more damage
FIRST PUBLISHED: 2013 FULLY UPDATED: 2017 Britain’s financial watchdog has finally cracked down on payday loans after years of complaints, bad practice and heart-breaking stories. But is it a case of…
What we REALLY should be teaching our children
Iona Bain Not that long ago, I contributed to a TV documentary about money issues for young people. When asked to talk about budgeting, I suggested that children should speak to…
Has “Generation Rent” given up the home-owning dream?
We can’t get a mortgage and we're doomed to renting forever. But is that really true? Or are young people more able to get an affordable roof over their head…
How can young drivers get cheap car insurance?
Iona Bain FULLY UPDATED: 2017 Like most teenagers, the minute I turned 17 I wanted to learn how to drive. Little did I know how much car insurance was going…
UPDATED 2016: What happens to your student overdraft when you graduate?
This is one of the most popular guides on the Young Money blog and with good reason. It explains the pitfalls of transitioning from a student account to a graduate…
Should everyone really get their pension at the same time?
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Financial education is faltering – we find out why
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Young Money Panel Event – book now!
THIS WEDNESDAY – BOOK NOW! The big Young Money debate – your invitation What are the financial issues affecting today’s young people and how do these affect the rest of…
My Christmas Manifesto: how to have a cheap, charitable and absolutely fantastic time this year
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Going…going…gone! You have to act quick if you want to earn free money
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Spying on my driving? If it keeps my premiums down, hell yeah!
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How much will it REALLY cost a student to insure their laptop?
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Festival woes can only be a good thing for young music fans
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How using your mobile can seriously damage your wonga
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How to get cheap train tickets this summer
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