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What to Watch Out for with Student Housing

Moving into rented accommodation for university is the first time many people have been living away from their parents and it can be a daunting time. Not only do you have the stresses of starting a new course, and meeting new people, but finding somewhere to live can be a real hassle. Not only are [...]


Save on Tution Fees by Studying Outside the UK

With fees to UK universities rising to unprecedented levels, more and more British students are looking abroad for their higher education to save money


A Guide to Starting a Company Whilst at University

Starting your own company may offer better chances to actually change the modern world than entering politics – just what do you need to start a company?


Financial Trouble While at Uni? Here’s What to Do

Managing your own finances for the first time can be a simultaneously exciting and terrifying prospect. Without careful planning it is easy to burn through money at a time in your life when you want to experience everything to the fullest – from travelling, to attending parties and events. Many more students are starting to [...]


How to Look at Student Debt

With tuition fees meaning that students are facing ever larger student debts to go to university, is student debt like other forms of debt like credit cards or overdraft?


Should you get a Part-time Job whilst at University?

Getting a part-time job while at uni may hold a real attraction. In this article, we’re going to draw from a range of sources to give a balanced idea of holding a part-time job at uni, as well as giving you the financial facts.


The Best Finance Apps for Students

There are plenty of ways to help you save money and keep track of your finances on your smartphone, here’s five you shouldn’t be without


Split the Cost of Rounds and Meals with Barclays Pingit

Getting the round in can be expensive, and when you’re a student buying drinks for all your friends can mean you left with little money left for the rest of the week, but it is a real hassle for everyone to go to the bar and buy their own pint or gin and tonic. This [...]


The Costs of University: What to Expect

How expensive is university? And where will you spend most of your money? Here’s a breakdown from recent students


Do You Need A Credit Card For University?

Credit cards are useful in that they provide a simple and convenient way for people to buy larger goods, and can offer more protections when buying goods online that debit cards. They are accepted almost universally across the globe, and for the times when you need access to large sums over a few hundred pounds [...]