2021

It’s no secret that turning a hobby or passion into a serious business requires a lot of hard work and dedication. If you’re a creative type like an artist or graphic designer, it can be tough to turn a profit from the styles and subcultures that you draw your inspiration from. So when we heard

Credit: nito – Shutterstock As a student, it’s tough to find extra money when you need it most. Tracking down extra cash for some bonus fuel when you want a weekend on the road is hard enough – so what are you supposed to do when it comes to buying people gifts? The last thing

Gym memberships are expensive – but we can help you get the same thing, except cheaper and in your house. So, come with us to dive into the world of cheap home gyms and workouts… Credit: Prostock-studio – Shutterstock The UK's average gym membership hits a whopping £40 a month, which works out at £480

From September, Student Loan interest rates will be going DOWN. But what impact will this actually have on you and your loan? We explain all below… Credit: Kolesov Sergey – Shutterstock Interest is added to your Student Loan from pretty much the minute you take it out, so the reduction in interest rates is –

Making money as an artist isn't always easy – particularly when you're first starting out. But selling art and earning an income from doing what you love really is possible. Here's how. Credit: fratello (bank note), Lunatictm (background) – Shutterstock If you're hoping to find a new loving home for your artworks, and make some

From students' views on banking, to how much (if ever) they use cash and how they really feel about BNPL services, our Student Banking Survey 2021 has some fascinating findings. The results from our seventh annual Student Banking Survey are here, revealing all about how students' views and approaches to managing their money have changed

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we spoke to the Universities Minister about the significant impact this year has had on students' wellbeing, as well as their financial concerns. Although the pandemic has been tough on us all, many students have felt that they've been among the groups most overlooked by the government. Following

Despite all the jargon and confusing displays with thousands of numbers, investing is actually pretty simple at its core. Don't believe us? Allow us to explain the stock market to you. Credit: Krakenimages.com (man), Phongpan (background) – Shutterstock The stock market might seem like the reserve of high-flying city bankers and the more mathematically-minded among

Graduating is such a huge achievement, so finding the perfect present to congratulate a recent grad takes thought. To help, here's a list of some really special gifts that we're sure they'll love. Credit: Prostock-studio, Roman Samborskyi, SedovaY – Shutterstock It's no secret that university can be very tough for a lot of students. Simply

Whether you're still at uni, a recent grad or preparing for retirement, it's essential to know about pensions. Read on for the key things to keep in mind, including how and when to start saving… Credit: Vladimir Sukhachev – Shutterstock No matter what stage of life you're at, it's never too early to learn about