Student bank accounts and overdrafts
All full-time UK students should be eligible for a student bank account. Unfortunately these are generally not offered to international students. Before letting you open a student bank account, the…
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Useful resources for managing money
There are lots of sites out there to help you manage your finances and make the most of your money. Below are links to a few of them. Auto Enrolment…
Managing debt
Nearly all students are in some level of debt. The National Student Experience Report of 2010-2011 found that "78% of students said that their debt was either as high as they…
Avoiding fraud and identity theft
Identity fraud is where another person gains access to your finances by pretending to be you, or uses your personal information to set up fraudulent accounts in your name. The…
Avoiding penalty charges
Banks and credit card companies are notorious for having high penalty charges if you go over your overdraft limit, miss a credit card minimum payment or make a late payment.…
Protecting yourself against money problems
Budgeting can be difficult. Some people are not used to having large amounts of money to allocate to different things, or simply haven’t got enough money for everything they need.…
Saving money: utility bills
Utility bills are inevitable, but with a few simple steps it is possible to reduce your energy costs. Dos and don'ts Take meter readings when you move in and out.…
Saving money: TV, phone and internet
Home entertainment, fast internet and keeping in touch with loved ones far away doesn’t have to be expensive. With a few simple steps, you can get yourself the ideal TV,…
Saving money: travel
Whether you’re going on holiday, visiting your family or even just making your way to classes, you have you get there somehow, and travelling can cost money, which as a…
Saving money: textbooks and equpiment
Textbooks As part of your university course, you will be required to purchase textbooks and equipment. These costs can mount up, and before you know it, you’ve spent a large…