Tag Archives: recession
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
British jobs for young British workers? It’s the housing crisis that is holding back our generation
PRET A MANGER HAS ANNOUNCED ITS INTENTION TO TARGET YOUNG BRITS FOR 550 NEWLY CREATED JOBS. BUT WHEN RENTS ARE THIS HIGH AND WAGES ARE THIS LOW, YOUNG BRITISH WORKERS CANNOT COMPETE WITH FOREIGN WORKERS. Are they looking elsewhere? by … Continue reading
Filed under Employment, First-time buyers, 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
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
