student finances

What rights do renters have against repossession?

By Rebecca Atkinson Update: Thu, 30/10/2008 - 17:30

With mortgage arrears on the rise, what rights do tenants have if the property they rent is repossessed? Rebecca Atkinson investigates. Read more

Survive the sandwich years

By Sarah Coles Update: Mon, 20/10/2008 - 10:37

More couples have found themselves being squeezed by the need to support grown-up children and elderly parents. Sarah Coles shows how to survive those sandwich years Read more

Help your child avoid student debt

By Nathalie Bonney Update: Fri, 12/09/2008 - 16:32

When your child sets off for university, a big worry is the debt trap that awaits them. But a little financial education before they go could help allay your fears, writes Nathalie Bonney. Read more

Graduate with a First in student finance

Liam Tarry's blog Last Update: Tue, 02/09/2008 - 13:31

With September literally around the corner, thousands of students will soon be leaving the safety of the nest and heading off to university to embark on three years or more of further study. While my degree set me up for my future career, I honestly believe that getting to grips with managing my money at university was the best skill I ever learnt.

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Buy-to-let booms as house sales dry up

Update: Tue, 19/08/2008 - 13:53

Home sellers unable to shift their properties have turned to renting out their homes in order to weather the current climate. Read more

A guide to renting for tenants and landlords

By Nathalie Bonney Update: Tue, 19/08/2008 - 09:36

The tenant and landlord relationship is often fraught with difficulty, especially where property damage, deposits and rents are concerned. Nathalie Bonney has some useful tips to keep things on an even keel. Read more

Students unable to manage finances

Update: Wed, 13/08/2008 - 09:20

Today’s students are set to graduate with £20,000-worth of debt, as too many head to university unable to manage their own finances. Read more

Students fail to protect possessions

Update: Tue, 29/07/2008 - 09:49

The average student heads to university with £6,000 worth of possessions, yet 41% never take out any form of insurance, new research reveals. Read more