Students are in a uniquely challenging situation when it comes to finances. Living off a student loan means you’re forced to budget carefully from month to month, and this often puts a strain on your finances. You’ve heard how important it is to budget carefully, but there are plenty of apps out there that can […]
Everything you need to know about Student Loans
What are student loans? Someone who has a degree will have a better chance when it comes to securing a job. Doing a degree is a both a great way to follow a dream or passion of yours as well as making yourself a viable candidate for a future job. Something that scares most people […]
What you need to know about student bank accounts
What are student bank accounts? Heading off to university? Thinking about opening a student bank account? Look no further as we break down what exactly they are, how to choose the best one and where to go for the best deal. Student accounts are basically bank accounts made for people who are in or going […]
The NUS Card
What is an NUS card? National Union of Students (NUS) are the leaders in student discounts, and their extra card, which is the UK’s #1 student discount card, gives you more than 200 UK student discounts. It also comes with 1-year free International Student Identity Card (ISIC), with this you can have access to over […]
What to do on a gap year – 5 great locations
Have you just finished your last year of school or college but aren’t ready for the world of full-time work? Then join hundreds of thousands of people in spending a year abroad, taking in new cultures, experiencing new locations and basically just having a great adventure. With that in mind I’m going to fire out […]
21st Birthday Ideas and Graduation Gifts
Whether you’re just about to turn 21 or you’re graduating, chances are that your family will want to celebrate this milestone in your life. And most people tend to take the chance to do something crazy, like sky diving, bungee jumping, white water rafting or even zorbing! So with this in mind, we’ve put together […]
A guide to business management degrees
Competition in the jobs market has never been so fierce, and those who always thought they could get through their career without any formal qualifications are finding to their chagrin that this is simply no longer the case and experience is now counting for very little when you are up against somebody for a job […]
Proofreading courses leading to Proofreading jobs
Perhaps like many other people interested in reading or writing you have heard that it is certainly possible to earn a decent living from proofreading the work of other writers. What this basically involves is reading through an article or other piece of written work and correcting any grammatical errors or spelling mistakes, as well […]
Fund your gap year with English lessons
Not everybody has got wealthy or generous parents who are willing to fund a round the world gap year, but it’s still a must-do for thousands of students before they start the educational slog through years of university life. So, any handy tips on how to self-fund the necessary finances for your trip are like […]
Financial Planning Strategy
It is of no doubt that the role of an independent financial adviser has increased in the current world, with mounting recession on one side and ongoing inflation on the other. The role of these advisers has never been so much highlighted as it is in today’s economic climate. Job security, financial well-being, personal finance […]