Tag Archives: consumer
Spying on my driving? If it keeps my premiums down, hell yeah!
Would you be prepared to have a little black box monitor your driving if it kept your car insurance affordable? I look at the new wave of young driver policies to see if they really worK BY Iona Bain … Continue reading
Filed under Insurance, Personal Finance
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
Filed under Consumer Affairs, Mobiles, Personal Finance, Technology
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
Filed under Consumer Affairs, Personal Finance, Tickets
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
Filed under Consumer Affairs, Personal Finance, Train travel
How to get a smart deal on your smartphone
As the iPhone 4 becomes Britain’s most popular phone, long-term contracts have been ushered in to allow customers to spread the cost of this pricey HANDSET. HOWEVER, when young people need flexible and affordable options, shorter contracts and cheaper smartphones … Continue reading
Filed under Consumer Affairs
Competitions and student discounts: festivals follow-up
Get clicking and you never know, you might save a fortune and get top tickets this summer for free – or at a nifty discount As tickets get more and more expensive, it is little wonder that so many competitions … Continue reading
Filed under Consumer Affairs
Have festivals got too expensive for young fans?
IONA’S MONEY BLOG – THE FIRST OF ITS KIND FOR YOUNG PEOPLE – STARTS HERE! Young music fans have snubbed the Reading and Leeds Festival this year – is a stale line-up to blame? Or are rising tickets costs, … Continue reading
Filed under Consumer Affairs
