Hello everyone! We are Lucy, Aimee and Lina, the University Student Money Mentors. We’re really looking forward to helping offer money saving tips and strategies. We will be researching and organising events to try…
It must have been held in a government approved deposit scheme prior to this. They can withhold it to pay for damaged items or to cover the cost of cleaning so it’s a good idea to take pictures of how you left your…
Not only can gardening be a cheaper way to get your hands on some vegetables, but it can also be really good for your mental health. Vegetable seeds are less than a pound a packet and once you’ve cared for your…
This handy guide is fresh from our accommodation talks undertaken around halls of residence. If you weren’t lucky enough to get a physical flyer, here is an online one instead! What to look out for when you’re in a…
This easy and hearty pasta is sure to be one of your favourite lunches this week! If you have any other leftover veggies at home, feel free to add those in. PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 45…
Every year, students lose out on loads of money because they enter into scams without realising it. Here are some tips to try to help prevent this: Usually by email, ‘Phishing’ intends to make you divulge your…
If vacation had a taste, this would definitely be it. This low-effort, healthy and delicious lunch is one of my favourite go-to meals, and I hope it will be yours too! PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL…
This creamy risotto costs just over a fiver to make but it will give you lots of leftover ingredients to use another time and for other meals so you’re saving money on those at a later date! If you don’t like…
A great way to use up any soft bananas mixed with staple baking ingredients you probably already have! The idea is that this is a cheap way to make something out of the bananas, assuming you already have baking powder,…