Tag Archives: personal finance
Twenty Somethings & Their Money
This infographic reveals the results of research into how Britons in their 20s view the financial opportunities and threats they face. It’s based on research I contributed to last year and covers what young people think about pensions, how they … Continue reading
What to consider BEFORE you invest – guest tips from Nutmeg
I was recently contacted on Twitter by a young lady who wanted to know more about Nutmeg, an online investment manager. As well as giving her my own views on whether investing is ever suitable for young people, I thought … Continue reading
Filed under Investments, Personal Finance, Savings Accounts
Are parents doing enough to teach their children about money?
Iona Bain MY LATEST COLUMN ON INVESTING AND SAVING FOR YOUNGSTERS – READ ON I recently contributed to a BBC2 Scotland documentary about money issues for young people. When asked to talk on-camera about budgeting, I suggested that children should … Continue reading
Filed under Personal Finance Education
Why money is the subject to REALLY master when you’re at school
Here are my short and (hopefully) sweet thoughts on why I think young people should get to grips with money, if nothing else, while they’re at school. It ties into a highly enterprising scheme I’m involved with called Money 4 … Continue reading
Filed under Personal Finance, Personal Finance Education
Scottish schools urged to put teacher in charge of finance education
Iona Bain SAturday 16 February 2013 THE Coalition Government’s plans to make money lessons compulsory in England come four years after the Scottish Government vowed to build a curriculum that would instil some financial wisdom in younger generations. Financial education … Continue reading
Filed under Personal Finance Education
Young Money Panel Event: YOUR CHANCE to hear top experts debating all the hottest financial issues affecting young people!
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 society? Following the significant interest in MRM’s recent report into … Continue reading
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Should the babyboomers be blamed for our financial woes?
In my latest column for BG Trust Online, I look at the aftermath of this year’s budget, and examine the outraged reaction of the babyboomers. Is it right for them to shoulder more of the burden in these austere times? … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Personal Finance, Politics
The (Ir)responsible Practices of Payday Loan Companies
It’s the controversy that won’t go away – are payday lenders overstepping the mark to gain more business? And are young people becoming the most notable victims of their practices? Today, two worrying stories have emerged about these firms – … Continue reading
Filed under Loans, Personal Finance
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
Filed under Banking, Consumer Affairs, Graduate finance, Money Advice, Personal Finance, Savings Accounts
