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Students and debt are two words which always seem to go together. But bad debt can easily be avoided if you just know how. Also, being a student is usually the first time to have to actually think about household bills, paying for shopping and funding everything in your day to day living yourself.

Read our finance and money articles to ensure you make the right decisions. Our articles are split in to the three "Bs" of finance - Banking, Bills and Budgeting as well as few general money matters.

Contents 1 Banking 2 Bills 3 Budgeting 4 Other Money Matters

Banking

• Guide to Banks and Banking
• Student Bank Accounts
• Get Tax Free Interest on your savings (Form R85)

Bills

• Organising and Paying Bills
• Council Tax Exemption for Students
• TV Licence

Budgeting

• Student Budgeting
• Student Finance Tips
• Help with Health Costs
• Making the most of your money - how to save money when buying things.

Other Money Matters

• Student Support
• Scholarships
• Hardship Funds
• National Insurance and Income Tax
• Student Insurance