As A-level results arrive, young people across the country are considering their future plans and preparing for the next step in their journey. Many will continue in education, with UCAS recording the second-highest volume of applications ever this year, whilst others will progress into employment, apprenticeships or other avenues. Whatever the next step, a lot […]
We always think about paying our bills and rent, our education and small pleasures. Saving and budgeting have become a big part of our lives. We always think about paying our bills and rent, our education and small pleasures. Even though many people are still careful about money and track their savings very carefully, there […]
Whatever your income, if you’re a student you can easily supplement what you earn with a side hustle. In this article, Peter Watton from OddsMonkey shares his tips for turning over a small profit on the side. It’s always nice to have some extra money coming in, especially when you’re a student. Whether you’re relying […]
Saving money while on a student budget isn’t exactly an easy task. With school fees, rental fees, and a variety of other costs to keep track of, it seems impossible to grow your wealth. And this seems to be a common problem among the youth. A 2018 report by BBC shared that about 53% of […]
So Christmas is just around the corner, you’re on a budget and student loans don’t get dropped until January…But don’t worry, we’ve got you Forget buying your brother the same Lynx Africa he gets every year, move on from your homemade Christmas cards for your nan, and last minute shopping for your parents. What if […]
Just over a third of business leaders said they believe the younger generation will be key in helping businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic They believe the younger generations will bring energy and enthusiasm, aptitude for technology, and creativity Barclays LifeSkills encourages business leaders to boost opportunities and training for young people, with reverse mentoring […]
The number of under-21s being recruited by criminals to launder money has more than tripled in the past three years according to new figures from Barclays, with university students being actively targeted by criminals as they start the new academic year. Cash-strapped students are key targets for fraudsters, with 30 per cent of all money […]