Money
Be a wealthy student
Calling new and would-be students! Worried how you will cope financially at college or uni? Read n2k’s tips.
Your Money
The truth about borrowing
Do you know what you're doing when it comes to credit? In the second part of our guide to debt, we take a look at borrowing and interest free credit.
Borrowing
Debt danger
Credit can be useful if you keep it under control. Find out more about storecards in the first part of our look at common debt problems.
Savings
5 ways to cut spending
Does your ready money reserve need an overhaul? Is your extravagance taking its toll on your bank account?
Links
- Advice Guide - Debt
- Click on this Citizen's Advice Bureau run web site if you are in debt and need help with your rights and advice on what to do next.
- Aimhigher - Student Life
- Visit this site for the lowdown on student life including finances, housing, safety, security and healthcare.
- Directgov- Young people
- Whether you're after info on health, politics, travel, leisure or your rights, this government site has plenty to keep you going.
- Money Money Money - Banks, building societies & plastic cards
- This site aims to help you understand the basics about having an account, how plastic cards and cheque books work, and how to get the most from your bank or building society.
- Money Money Money - Claiming state benefits
- This easy to use site gives no-nonsense info on how to claim your benefits.
- NUS Online - Money
- Need help with your finances at Uni? Click here for some good advice on how to manage your money and find out if you're entitled to any financial support.
- Reach for the Sky: Sorted! for Money
- This site lets you ask any question you might have about cash-related issues.
