Future-proofing your Finances – NSMW 2026

When people talk about “future-proofing your finances”, it often sounds like some far away advice meant for graduates with full-time jobs, pensions, and disposable income. As students, it’s easy to feel like money is something to properly think about later. In reality, university is where many of our lifelong financial habits are quietly formed, whether we realise it or not!  As an international student, I’ve had a slightly different experience managing money …

Which bank accounts are best for students?  

It can be hard as a student to know where to put your money – there are so many options! But don’t worry, I have put together the key types of accounts and points to consider when you open a bank account to make the process easier.  Student current accounts  It is always a good …

Keeping down energy prices

  So, you may have heard a lot about energy prices recently. As the Office of Gas and Electricity Price Markets (Ofgem) raised the cap on energy prices this year, lots of us are worried on how to afford our bills. While students living in halls of residence will often have their energy bills covered …