Iona Bain
Personal finance journalist and consumer expert who provides analysis on budgets, benefits, pensions and household finances, advising listeners on how fiscal changes affect households.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
Are you worse off than your parents?
Financial journalist Iona Bain discusses the financial challenges faced by younger generations compared to their parents. Topics include shifting mindsets in personal finance, navigating inheritance and wealth transfer, digital influencers, ethical dilemmas, and redefining financial success for the younger generation.
Nov 26, 2025 • 16min
Budget 2025: Are you a winner or loser?
Iona Bain, a personal finance journalist and consumer expert, dives into the impacts of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget on households. She discusses who benefits most, highlighting larger families and pensioners, while also addressing the implications of tax freezes and ISA allowance cuts. Bain explains how the minimum wage increase affects market dynamics and unpacks the new mansion tax surcharge. With insights on the potential struggles for small businesses and low-income families, she provides crucial context on fiscal changes that could leave many wondering if they’re winners or losers.
