BBC Morning Live: Autumn Statement preview
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by Iona Bain
4M ago
Thanks to all those who got in touch. Rare slip of the tongue on the state pension age aside (?‍♀️) it’s right to acknowledge the debate around the state pension triple lock though I ? get why many viewers feel strongly that it’s money they’ve worked hard for…one to watch ? https://t.co/fHY2gOqQ5E — Iona Bain ..read more
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BBC Morning Live: weighing up the best mortgage deals
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by Iona Bain
4M ago
? The big 6 mortgage lenders have slashed their rates in recent days. Finance expert @ionayoungmoney weighs up if now is the time to lock in a new deal, how to choose between a 2 or 5 year term, and the differences between fixed, variable and tracker options. pic.twitter.com/UqiOYgOzqa — BBC Morning Live (@BBCMorningLive) November ..read more
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Morning Live: Cashback – could it work for you?
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by Iona Bain
4M ago
? A new report shows Brits are planning to spend an average of £767 on Christmas this year. Finance expert @ionayoungmoney shares how to maximise gift giving by using cashback to earn yourself a little present too… pic.twitter.com/AV9vjpDC1Q — BBC Morning Live (@BBCMorningLive) November 13, 2023 ..read more
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Morning Live: the problems with Buy Now, Pay Later
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by Iona Bain
5M ago
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Morning Live: pros and cons of smart meters
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by Iona Bain
5M ago
The Government is aiming for 75% of UK homes to be connected to smart meters by 2025, but a new report shows the nation is sceptical about making the switch. Finance Expert @ionayoungmoney weighs up whether it’s worth ditching your traditional meter for a digital display… pic.twitter.com/WJK62fHn3p — BBC Morning Live (@BBCMorningLive) October 30, 2023 ..read more
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File on 4: The Anatomy of a Fraud
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by Iona Bain
5M ago
To mark the BBC’s #BeScamSafe Week, I was asked to look into the psychology of fraud for BBC Radio 4’s flagship investigative programme File on 4. The result is a powerful, eye-opening and often tough exploration of the the Anatomy of a Fraud. This is the culmination of several months of hard work by me ..read more
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“There’s no shame admitting that numbers don’t come naturally to you”
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by Iona Bain
5M ago
In May, financial journalist Iona Bain celebrated her first National Numeracy Day as a National Numeracy ambassador. As Number Confidence Week approaches, she tells us how important it is to remember that not everyone finds maths easy, including herself… “The reason why I was so thrilled to be asked to be an ambassador for National Numeracy was ..read more
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SCOR Global Consumer Study Launch in Paris – what I learned
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by Iona Bain
5M ago
The story of insurance right now seems to be a gloomy one. It’s getting more expensive and complicated, with the upshot tat younger people may be increasingly locked out of a market that’s vital for protecting what they need and love. But I learned in Paris last week that there’s cause for hope. I was ..read more
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Morning Live Fraud Special: Stick it to the scammers!
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by Iona Bain
5M ago
Morning Live was BACK this week and instead of being in the studio, Iona was out on the streets of Dunstable with Riyadh Khalaf, encouraging the public to take free stickers to remind them to STICK IT TO THE SCAMMERS! Catch one of the clips below and for the full run-down of Iona’s tips, go ..read more
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Morning Live: drip-pricing (and spiders!)
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by Iona Bain
6M ago
  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Iona Bain (@ionajbain)   ‘Drip pricing’ is where people are shown an initial price for an item online and then additional fees are revealed at checkout. Financial expert @ionayoungmoney explains what to look out for and how to avoid those pesky extra charges! pic.twitter.com/tuA26iHJUT ..read more
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