You may not be familiar with the term Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL), but you may have seen lenders you have done any online shopping in the lead… Read More »Buy-Now-Pay-Later? What is it and should I avoid it?
Friday 26th November 2021 marks Black Friday in the UK and much of the Western world. It is a day when many retailers offer discounts… Read More »Black Friday – Is it worth the hype?
Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday falls on Sunday 14th March this year in the UK. For many people, they will be spending their Mother’s Day… Read More »Mother’s Day 2021. What should I do?
University Mental Health Day is a significant day throughout Universities in the UK. For many, this past year of Covid-19 and its restrictions has had… Read More »University Mental Health Day 2021 – Money and Mental Heath.
With Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day (for those of you wanting to celebrate with your girl mates) or even Palentine’s Day (for those of you… Read More »Virtual Valentine’s Day
Like the majority of University Students in the UK, you will be spending your first term of 2021 at the University of Northampton working from… Read More »Moved back home for the January term? What does it mean for me?
At our recent Money Week event, we asked students for their top money-saving tips in exchange for one of our useful (and attractive) branded lunch-bags – here are the most popular tips* grouped by topic, and a few of our favourites too:
Read More »Top 10 money-saving tips from students, and the best of the rest
As part of our Money Week event (10 – 14 February 2020), we’re giving away 12oz (340g) glass jars for our competition to win a fitness tracker – simply create a ‘Meal in a Jar’, send us a photo with your recipe through either Facebook or Instagram (further Terms and Conditions apply).
If you’d like some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place – here is our guide to making a simple, quick and easy ‘salad in a jar’, packed with layers of colour and flavour.
Read More »How to make a salad in a jar
The climate is changing, but you can make a difference – by deciding to live more sustainably. Sustainable living doesn’t have to be expensive: it’s about only buying what you need, reusing what you have, and avoiding waste where you can – all of which can help you do your bit to save the planet and your pennies too!
Read More »Sustainable spending – how to go green and save money
We hope you are enjoying your studies at the University of Northampton, but we know that many students have problems managing their money, especially at the Autumn mid-term point – which if not resolved can negatively affect both your ability to get the most out of your course and student life in general.
The next Maintenance loan payment is not due to hit bank accounts until early January, so if you’re currently feeling a little short or wondering how to stretch your finances over the next two months, here are seven steps you can take now:
Read More »Seven steps to take if you’re worried about money