Category Archives: Consumer Affairs

January 13, 2013

Traidcraft; how to shop ethically AND get good value for money

by Iona Bain As the New Year sales continue, here’s my tip (from Christmas) one how to get great products for a reasonable price Happy 2013 blog readers! I wanted to kick the New Year off with some reflections on … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2012

Can’t get no (banking) satisfaction– my Baillie Gifford column

in case you missed it, check out column for baillie gifford on how the banking sector is failing to engage young people by iona bain http://www.bgtrustonline.com/articles/opinion/banking-dissatisfaction.aspx

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November 14, 2012

HERALD INVESTIGATION: moneysaving sites slammed for endorsing payday loans as debt crisis spreads to young and middle class

IONA BAIN Websites offering discounts and cashback on a range of purchases from clothes to washing machines have been a lifeline to Scots in the recession. But The Herald has discovered several companies in the money-saving sector endorse payday loans, … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2012

Should Dealcloud have offered a discount on online gambling?

By Iona Bain Group-buying, cashback and voucher code websites have exploded in popularity during the recession, offering shoppers tempting discounts on jewellery, restaurant meals, even holidays. Now, you don’t even have to scour such websites to find the biggest discounts, … Continue reading →

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December 13, 2011

My Christmas Manifesto PART TWO: The easiest ways to be ethical and charitable this year

You don’t have to be a wealthy philanthropist to give to charity this Christmas – here are some clever and easy ways to donate this festive season. By Iona Bain Christmas is just around the corner, and many young people … Continue reading →

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December 5, 2011

My Christmas Manifesto: how to have a cheap, charitable and absolutely fantastic time this year

Young people are getting back to basics this Christmas, forgoing expensive shopping trips and remembering the things that really matter. In this two part series, I offer up some helpful ways to have fun and be generous without breaking the … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2011

Going…going…gone! You have to act quick if you want to earn free money

Young savers need to be speedy if they want to earn free money for switching their current account – genuinely good deals don’t hang around for long by Iona Bain So I knew that the Co-op were onto something last … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2011

Mobiles follow-up: do NOT buy a new smartphone without reading this!

Are YOU in the market for a fancy smartphone? I am, but trying to figure out which models and contracts offer value for money is somewhat befuddling. Luckily, the Young Money Blog has done a bit of investigating – and … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2011

Iona’s comment: festival woes can only be a good thing for young music fans

In this occasional series, Iona comments on what’s in the news and what it means for you. This week, the BBC suggests the heyday of festivals may be over. Amidst all the anarchy in London this week, one very interesting … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2011

How to get cheap train tickets this summer

I saved a bundle on my recent staycation by knowing where to go for my train ticket. Don’t let the glitzy adverts or confusing websites mislead you – here is how to make a real saving using split ticketing, free … Continue reading →

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