Money Archives - Student Voices

Budgeting tips for students

Money, Student Life, Student Voices

Are you anxious about getting through university on a next to nothing income? One in four students who took the National Student Money Survey said they’d never budgeted in their life before, so it’s probably about time we showed you how it’s done to save you spending all of your money at once every month! The sad truth about budgeting is that it’s not always fun and games, but once you get into the swing of things and realise how much better off you are, you’ll never go back. Consider the next few minutes you’ll spend reading this as a…

5 Cheap Days Out For College Students

Education, Entertainment, Money, Partying/Nightlife, Student Life

With college fees rising year after year, students have to scrimp and save and take on more hours at work in order to get the most out of their college experience. Regardless of how tough it is to afford and how much work they have to do, college students deserve to get out and have fun and much as anybody else. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five inexpensive ways for college students to have a day out that won’t break the bank. Go to the Movies The cinema is a superb way to get clear of…

How Will You Pay for your College Education?

Education, Money

If you find that your urge for wanting to go back to college is rearing its head, it’s time to give it serious thought and see how you can make it happen. Let’s face it…Going to college can be expensive. The costs per year can vary depending on several different factors. Who will pay for books? Possible housing? Food? And what about tuition and those other added expenses that can creep up and make your college experience feel like it’s out of monetary reach? How will you find the money to pay for all those expenses? Don’t worry, there are…

3 Keys to Buying the Right Used Vehicle

Money

If the time has come for you to buy a used car or truck, will you get the best value for your money? In searching for a used vehicle, be sure you make the time and effort to research each prospective auto. If you do otherwise, you could end up with a bad deal and even a real financial headache. So, do you have the right keys when it comes to buying a used vehicle? Use the Internet as Part of Your Efforts When you begin your search for the right used vehicle, keep these three keys in mind: 1.…

How to decide what career you want to do when you leave college

Career, Education, Money, Student Life

When you first arrive in college, for the most part it is all fun and games, exploring yourself, meeting new people, earning independence, partying and some occasional studying. As time wears on however, you do really need to start thinking about what kind of career you are planning to elect once you have graduated. This is not only important from a general life perspective, but also because you will need to decide on which majors to study, and your career choice will heavily dictate what you decide upon. If you aren’t sure yet what you want to do after college,…

Awesome Apps To Help You Give Your Dorm Room a Makeover

DIY, Fashion, Money, Student Life, Tech

Given that your dorm room is where you’ll be spending the majority of time in your first years at college, it makes sense to give it a revamp, put your stamp on it, and make it somewhere comfortable to stay. Us students have a reputation of being messy slobs but that simply isn’t the case, well not always. If you want to give your dorm room a makeover, you can rely on some handy smartphone an tablet applications which can ensure that decorating your room is made very easy. Let’s take a look at which apps you should be using.…

Top 10 Money Saving Student Hacks

Education, Food, Money, Student Life

Being a student can be tough, especially when talking about finances and us young men and women need to find every way that we can to save some cash where possible. Even if you work during your college years, having money in the bank is something that is pretty rare and so finding ways in which to save money is crucial. Here then are 10 money saving hacks which all students should be using. Student Discount Despite the many benefits of the student discount card, you’ll be surprised at how many students fail to use it. When you enrol in…

Browsing CategoryMoney