The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) has announced significant enhancements to student support for the academic year 2024-2025. Here’s what you need to know: Increase in Support Package: Scottish students will…
Renting for the first time can be stressful, as fellow students, the money mentors have been in your shoes and have written this article to help point you in the direction of useful resources. Accommodation…
Browsing aimlessly through aisles of your favourite clothing store can lead to impulse purchases and unaccounted expenses in your budget. Here are some things you should talk yourself through to think rationally before…
Christmas can be a little different when you’re too old to visit Santa’s grotto or take part in the nativity. However, getting into the festive spirit is still completely possible! Here I have narrowed down some fun…
There has been an increase in the number of online scams going around, especially during the holiday period. Scammers often do this by ‘phishing’, which is when they send emails or texts containing links to malware to…
For those who celebrate, the run up to Christmas can be hectic. So, when at university, consumed by exams throughout November and December, it’s no wonder that gifts are often left to the last minute. When you have…
For many, food has meaningful ties to home. Whether it be a niche cultural dish you constantly crave, or a family recipe passed down from centuries of ancestors, food can temporarily cure feelings of homesickness. …
The 24th of November (although many deals and indeed scams begin earlier than this) While there can certainly be some great deals out there on black Friday, many of these can be almost too persuasive. It’s important…
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…
If you’re struggling a little bit financially, getting a part time job can really make a massive difference. When to look: Before summer and Christmas are great times to find seasonal work that you can earn some money…