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When is Black Friday 2025? 15 Black Friday tips for the best deals
Need the low down on Black Friday 2025? We've got all the details plus 15 top tips to snag the best Black Friday deals - and what to avoid.
Mikaela Bartlett
Nov 37 min read


The Best Loyalty Cards With The Best Rewards 2025
Did somebody say freebies? Count us in. Loyalty cards are a student's best friend. When you're paying at most shops, they'll ask you if you have a loyalty card and if you'd like one, and while it might seem like you're hoarding pieces of plastic and taking up space in your wallet, some of them are seriously useful — aka comes with freebies and exciting rewards. In the UK, many brands and companies offer loyalty cards, which is a great way to receive exclusive discounts, deals
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Oct 308 min read


Best Bank Switch Offers 2025 For Extra Cash
Switching your current account is an easy way to make some cash. Looking for a way to make some quick and easy money? Switching your bank account can earn you up to £200. Really. Lots of banks are offering all kinds of perks from cashback and memberships to high interest savings accounts. So even if you're not eligible to switch, there's other benefits to be had, like fee-free spending money abroad . If you're just trying to work out which student account to go for, then we'v
Mikaela Bartlett
Sep 295 min read


Disabled Students’ Allowance Guide
Not sure where to start with DSA? You're not alone. Check out our guide to DSA applications so you can find out what to expect and how to apply.
Mikaela Bartlett
Sep 125 min read


How To Budget & Create a Student Budget Planner
Need help managing your money at uni? Find out why a student budget is important and our top budgeting tips to stretch your student loan.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Sep 1212 min read


The Best Student Bank Accounts of 2025
Discover our list of the best UK student bank accounts to open while studying at university or college this year.
Mikaela Bartlett
Sep 57 min read


Average Monthly Allowance For University Students UK: Average Student Living Costs
The average monthly allowance for university students in the UK is high due to student living costs. Here’s everything you need to know.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Aug 204 min read


SLC Disbursements Explained
A super handy guide for university newbies on all things related to student finance, loans and SLC disbursements.
Georgia Petrie
Jul 216 min read


Here's All The Places You Can Go For Extra Financial Help For Students In The UK
Struggling with your finances? We've got a list of all the places you can get extra financial help as a student and how to get support.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Feb 35 min read


Here's What You Need To Know About Hard vs Soft Credit Checks And Defaults
Everything you need to know about the difference between soft vs hard credit checks and what you can do to avoid defaults.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jan 298 min read


Best Money Saving Apps In The UK Right Now
Being a student isn't cheap — there's food, nights out and plenty of textbooks to buy and on a tight budget, you need to save money wherever you can. That's where money-saving apps come in handy. Whether you're looking for cashback, discounts or rewards on your purchases, there are plenty of apps out there to help you save. We're here to help you decipher the best money-saving apps in the UK right now so you can always feel like you've got a good deal. From Plum cash ISAs to
Evie Howarth
Nov 8, 20244 min read


Best Place To Sell Your Clothes Online
Selling unwanted clothes is a great way to make money. Check out our top tips for selling clothes online and the best sites to sell clothes.
Mikaela Bartlett
Oct 28, 20247 min read


What To Do If You Haven't Received Your Student Loan Yet
You've started uni and everyone else has their student loan; where's yours? It's okay if you want to scream "why haven't I received my student loan yet?!" from the rooftop of your student accommodation. We get it. We scream from the rooftops often. If you're one of the unfortunate few that, when the student finance payment date drops, you're left with no SLC text and an empty bank account. It's heartbreaking, isn't it? Living on a student budget is not easy at the best of ti
Camila Karalyte
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Get £100 Cash, £120 Worth Of Just Eat Vouchers & Amazing Perks When You Open This Student Bank Account
This article is a sponsored post in partnership with Nationwide. Live your best life at uni with a bank account that supports you every step of the way. Are you starting uni this September? If you're an incoming fresher you probably have loads of things on your mind and your bank account might not be one of them— but that's ok, as we're here to help you out with that and make sorting out your finances much easier. As an incoming student, you probably haven't given a whole lot
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Sep 11, 20245 min read


Best Side Hustles For Students in 2025
Looking for a side hustle to make extra money in 2025? Read our guide on tips to get started, and types of side hustles you can start today.
Mikaela Bartlett
Jul 8, 20247 min read


How Does Buy Now, Pay Later Affect Your Credit Score?
Find out how buy now, pay later loans can affect your credit score, and what you should know about them before you use them.
Mikaela Bartlett
Jun 28, 20245 min read


Applying For Student Finance: Your Questions Answered
Confused about applying for Student Finance? You're not alone! We'll take you through the steps and answer any questions around the topic.
Camila Karalyte
Apr 30, 20247 min read


Best Book Discounts: Waterstones, World of Books, Books2Door & more!
Call yourself a book worm? Here are the best student discounts on books in 2023. Everyone likes a good deal, even readers. So we've rounded up the best student discounts on books and bookshops – including academic textbooks, children's books, YA, secondhand books, book subscription boxes and more. There are a mix of big and small brands in this list where you can find student discount codes, offers and sales – including Perlego, Hive books, WoB and A Box of Stories. For the f
Georgia Petrie
Sep 28, 20237 min read


Your Childhood Barbies Could Be Worth Up To £65,000
Discover which childhood Barbies could be worth up to £65,000! Unearth your childhood Barbies and find out if you have a valuable collector's item.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Can You Get a Mortgage with a Bad Credit Score?
Everything you need to know about getting a mortgage with bad credit and how mortgage lenders look at your credit score.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
May 12, 20233 min read
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