As a student, retirement feels almost an eternity away. That’s something to think about once careers are established, mortgages are paid, and financial stability is a reality, right? Not quite. The truth is that the earlier you start planning for retirement, the better off you’ll be. By taking smaller steps now, you can lay a […]
If you’re a student, then there’s a pretty high likelihood that you need money. There’s a lot that can be learned about budgeting and saving your money to see it go further, but sometimes that isn’t enough. Applying for jobs is the obvious way to try and find income, but what if you can’t wait […]
The start of university is an exciting time, but there’s often lots to do to be fully equipped for student life. With the cost of living and tuition fees at the forefront of students’ minds this September, Pip Landers-Letts, Head of Youth, Student & Graduate Propositions at Barclays shares her top tips on how students […]
Visiting family (47%) and seeing friends (35%) top list of what Brits are looking forward to most post-lockdown, while almost a fifth can’t wait to go out for dinner (17%) More than a third (34%) of millennials have boosted their savings by over £500 during restrictions Extra time spent at home has inspired 83% of […]
Perlego, the online library for academic and non-fiction books, has partnered with Barclays to provide thousands of students with free textbooks. With so many students unable to attend lectures and access books in libraries, online content has emerged as an effective solution to ensure learning continues during the coronavirus crisis. Through this partnership, Barclays is […]
As we head into the New Year, Clare Francis, Director of Savings and Investments at Barclays shares a selection of new year student financial resolutions – to refresh your finances. Reset your savings goals New Year’s resolutions are often short-lived – if you want to save a large amount for your January resolution, take stock […]
With Christmas now just a couple of days away, it’s important to start thinking of how to prepare for the Christmas festivities in a budget-friendly way. To help you avoid going overboard and experiencing the New Year slump, Clare Francis, Director of Savings and Investments at Barclays is offering her top tips so both you […]
With presents to buy, extra mouths to feed and all those family expectations to live up to, it’s hard to get through the festive season without splashing out. Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank. With a bit of forward planning, some canny shopping and a few clever ideas for cost-free ways to celebrate, you […]
Written by Anouska Levart – Student Pages Features Editor It has come to that time of year where everyone is moving out of halls; travelling back home for the summer until the next term time starts and the cycle begins again. I’m sure you’ve heard it before, “Don’t use blue tack, it leaves marks” or […]