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How spending money now can help you save in the long term

Whether 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.

25 March 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!

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.

10 November 2020

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5 life skills I just couldn’t live without at universityStarting uni is a big step, even more so if you’re also leaving home. There are a few little life skills that might go a long way if you can master them before starting in September.

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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.

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Succeeding at uni when you’re from a low-income householdThere’s more help available to students from low-income backgrounds than you might expect. Student writer Jodie explains where you can go for support.

7 November 2018

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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.