More money saving tips
Still need to make some savings? This smorgasbord of tips and advice could help!
Banking Make sure you’re using the best student bank account for you. Compare them online here.
One ‘no-spend’ day Exercise some self-restraint and try to have at least one no-spend day each week. It'll take some forward planning (like buying food in a weekly shop), but the psychological impact of learning not to spend money should mean you become a lot more careful with it in the long term!
Use the 'skimming' trick When you experience the thrill of money inbound (student loan, birthday cash, wages etc) skim 10% off the top and whack it in a savings account (you could even set up a standing order to shuffle the cash over automatically when it lands in your current account).
Save £600 on lunches Buy lunch on the hoof three days a week and, at a fiver a pop, your munching could set you back almost £500 over the academic year – more if you include snacks and drinks. It doesn’t take much to get organised and save money. Cook extra at mealtimes and carry leftovers, make sarnies the night before, or get a flask to have soups, stews and hot drinks for less.
Veggie savings Become a vegetarian for two days each week (if you’re not already vegetarian/vegan) and save money! Meat is one of those things that you don't realise is so expensive until you go to uni. Going vegetarian for a couple of days a week will save you having to splash out, and also give you a chance to eat more veg! If you absolutely can't cope without something meaty in your meals, there are plenty of delicious meat substitutes out there - cheaper, as much protein and almost none of the fat.
Bargain fast food Get a Big Mac and fries for £1.99 forever! All you have to do is get a Maccy D's receipt, fill out a quick survey on their site, and the Big Mac and fries discount is yours. When you go in and use your £1.99 deal, you can then use the receipt from that to keep the process going as described by SavetheStudent.
Nights out Only take cash on nights out, and see if you are able to apply for Sugar guestlist when you fit the criteria.
Get everything for £5 Everything5pounds sells clothes, homeware and toys. Now, before you turn your nose up at the idea of buying clothes for £5, a lot of their stock is high-street quality. Sometimes it literally is high-street quality, with the site buying unsold stock in bulk from the likes of Topshop and River Island, and selling it to you for a fiver a pop.
