Although the new term is some way off, it’s never too soon to start thinking about finances, and for university students it’s no exception. I was probably one of the last of the lucky students who didn’t have to pay tuition fees. I also received a student grant to help cover living costs – the […]
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Using Credit Cards Overseas
The holiday season is upon us – although credit cards are convenient to use overseas, be careful of the charges.
Beware of New Scam
Emma Simon at the Telegraph is reporting about a new banking scam (at least it’s new to me), which I think needs publicising, as it could catch a few people out. Apparently scamsters are ringing shops and restaurants pretending to be their banks, telling the staff that their systems are down and that their customers […]
Best Financial Advice From Bloggers
New series from Free Money Finance giving the best advice that various personal finance bloggers can give.
Protecting Your Deposit on Rented Accommodation
Ways to minimisethe chances of being stung by your landlord when vacating a rental property.
Make Savings by Using Direct Debit
Make savings on bills by setting up Direct Debits.
The Best Financial Advice
The U.S. based Free Money Finance has been running a great series of articles featuring the top single piece of advice from 5 personal finance experts. Although each piece is only brief, I think they’re all worth taking note of as they provide the basis for looking after your money.
12 Rules of Investing
Useful tips to take into account when deciding where to invest your money.
Shop Around for Cheaper Property & Contents Insurance
The Scotsman gives some useful tips on getting cheaper property and contents insurance.