Money

A blog covering all aspects of student life - from relationships and wellbeing to budgeting and goal planning.

Financial Literacy For Students

Food, books, accommodation, nights out, and even more food – it all adds up. Once you’ve stepped over that threshold to uni life, you’re officially gifted the badge of financial independence.

ByAmelia. A
15 May 2024
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Money posts

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National Student Money Week: Your Questions AnsweredExams aren’t always the biggest challenge students face when studying at uni. With National Student Money Week running 4th - 8th March 2024, we’re here to help you better understand money management.
ByAmelia. A
28 February 2024
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How spending money now can help you save in the long termWhether you’re based in a city or are part of a campus university in a less populated area, living on a student budget can be tough.
ByLeah W.
25 March 2022
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6 easy tips to save money this yearPerhaps you want to save money so you can travel after you graduate, or maybe you want to feel more in control of your spending as a new student. Whatever the reason, January is a good time to review your financial habits.
By Isobel C.
22 January 2022
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Eating on a budget: How I spend just £12 per week on foodI’m often asked by friends and family how I manage to spend so little on my food shopping every week. The answer is simple: I plan!
ByEllie M.
12 November 2020
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10 things I avoid buying at uni to save serious moneyWondering how you can cut costs and make your money last longer? Student Ellie explains how not spending money on just 10 things helps her do exactly that.
ByEllie M.
10 November 2020
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Living on a budget? Here are 5 ways you can still indulgeAs a student, it’s hard to manage money for the first time. But a budget doesn't mean you can't indulge. Emily shares her tips for indulging on a budget.
ByEmily Z.
27 March 2019
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Budget: 3 Ways to make your student loan lastOne of the most exciting things about starting uni is receiving your student loan. You probably won’t have seen so much money before, and could be tempted to splash out on new clothes or gadgets.
ByTom S.
15 March 2018