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by Iona Bain I wanted to do something slightly different this month and publish a speech I recently gave to a group of brilliant young people in Edinburgh. They all participated in the UK-wide Money for Life Challenge, where they … Continue reading →

IONA BAIN It isn’t usually my style to break off from financial/economic issues on the blog, but regular readers may know I make an exception for my other big soft spot – music! I was delighted and very surprised to … Continue reading →

VIVI FRIEDGUT   The happy family from “Knocked Up” and “This is 40” Vivi Friedgut is the managing director of independent financial education company Blackbullion and author of Money Smarter – a family guide to finances. Here she offers some … Continue reading →

by iona bain This blog has already looked at one offbeat way to see London. But if the East End’s street art scene is a little too unorthodox for your tastes, there is another, more traditional institution that can rival … Continue reading →

BY IONA BAIN The housing situation facing my generation is now reaching scandalous proportions. If you want to do something about it, read on. A core of research has shown that most young people still want to buy a house … Continue reading →

by Iona Bain Ladies! If you’re in need of simple hair accessories (kirby grips, hairbands etc), it is tempting to pile these into your basket the next time you’re in a major beauty store, like Boots or Superdrug. Don’t do … Continue reading →

FOR A FULL ROUND-UP OF MY APPEARANCES, SEE BELOW! I am delighted to have been a contributor to this new BBC documentary, designed to teach young people about budgeting, saving, debt and cutting costs. Presented by Newsbeat’s lovely Adina Campbell, … Continue reading →

I’m taking a wee break from the world of personal finance to go on tour with a fantastic band. This Silent Forest write mesmerising melodies and thoughtful, direct lyrics; they really are on a higher plane of musicianship. There’s something … Continue reading →