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Money Saving Tips
If you don’t have a part time job or parents supporting you, getting through University just on your loan is going to be tough work! You are going to need all the help you can get.
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- If you need ink cartridge the make sure you order online at 123-cartridges!
- Get yourself a part-time job! You’ll meet new people and have extra ££ to spend each month.
- Shop at Asda, so much cheaper than anywhere else! Buy own brand stuff to make even further savings. Avoid shopping at the local corner shop for your groceries, as this will raise all your costs.
- Sell crap you don’t need on ebay!
- This is probably going to be impossible…try not to drink so much alcohol. Budget for how much alcohol you are going to spend each week.
- Cook with your friends. Save yourself pounds each week by making a massive bowl of pasta between you all rather than cooking for yourself. Spend quality time with your friends too.
- If you're going to be out all day, make food and take it with you!
- Buy used books. Amazon is the best place for this.
- Join societies and clubs which will have cheap holiday or events. We know at Bristol Uni there is an 'Extreme Events Society' - Skydive for about £20!
- Get to the library quick when you know what books you need, this will save you buying them. If you do have to buy them, then sell them afterwards!
- Save energy, save the planet and save money at the same time. Turn lights off and don’t leave things on standby.
- Don’t get a credit card! They apply SO much interest!
- Instead use the free overdraft facility at your bank! Click here to find out the best student account.
- If you are dating someone new then take advantage of Mother Nature and it’s wonders. Work on your charm, witty chat, humour and sex appeal rather than relying on your wallet!
And money saving tips you should NEVER try unless you are REALLY desperate…
- Don’t save money by never buying shower gel or soap – you will stink.
- Don’t sell your body for money – you’ll get an STI.
- Bank robbing – you will go to prison.
- Stealing from shops – prison again.
- Selling your internal organs for cash – not legal and ebay won’t allow it!
- Dealing drugs – one guess?
- Don’t live on the streets – begging is not the way forward!
Good luck with your money saving! Discuss more in the money saving forums.