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  • Student account holders 'must set budget immediately'
    Students have been urged to set themselves a strict budget immediately after going to university. Student account holders should prioritise setting a strict budget as soon as they begin their university course.That is the ...
    Tue 4th Oct, 2011
  • Parents 'must teach students money management skills'
    Parents can play a vital role in educating their children financially before they go to university, it has been said. Parents can play a significant role in helping new student account holders adapt to living away from home ...
    Tue 27th Sep, 2011
  • Future students 'could take a year out to save'
    Taking time out to save ahead of going to university could be a good idea, it has been said. Taking a year out to store cash in a personal finance option such as an ISA before they head off to university may be good idea for ...
    Tue 23rd Aug, 2011
  • HSBC offers student account holders chance to win £15k
    Students could win £15,000 through a competition being run by HSBC. Student account holders looking for a way to supplement their loan may be interested in a £15,000 competition being run by one financier.In news that ...
    Mon 22nd Aug, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Santander unveils student account bonus
    Santander is offering its student account holders the chance to win £1,000. Student account holders with one financier may wish to get involved in a new scheme that could see them win £1,000 cash.Earlier this week ...
    Fri 19th Aug, 2011
  • Research: 57% of student account holders struggling financially
    Many students are finding it tough to make ends meet, new research has shown. More than half of all student account holders in the UK are struggling to make ends meet following the recession, new research has shown.A study ...
    Thu 18th Aug, 2011
  • Student account research 'can be done online'
    Students considering their financial options can conduct research on the internet. Researching personal finance options such as student accounts can often be done by consumers from the comfort of their own home.That is ...
    Wed 17th Aug, 2011
  • Lloyds TSB unveils 2011-12 student current account
    A lender has unveiled its new student account People heading to university in the near future may wish to consider the possibility of signing up for a Lloyds TSB current account after the lender unveiled its 2011 student ...
    Mon 18th Jul, 2011
  • Barclays launches new student current account
    Barclays has introduced its new student current account deal. Students searching for the best bank account to sign up for prior to heading to university may be interested in a new product on offer from one financier.As of ...
    Tue 12th Jul, 2011
  • Students could consider savings accounts to control finances
    Students have been advised to be proactive in their approach to money. Students who are concerned about their finances should look to take a more "proactive" approach to money, which may involve them taking out savings ...
    Tue 19th Apr, 2011
  • Students 'should be offered more financial support to avoid debt'
    Universities should help their students to avoid excessive debts, it has been said. Students at university struggling to fund their lifestyle with their current account balance should be provided with greater levels of ...
    Tue 22nd Mar, 2011
  • Santander introduces new student current account
    Santander has launched a new student current account with several benefits attached to it. Students heading off to university in the coming weeks may want to consider the possibility of taking out a Santander current account ...
    Thu 9th Sep, 2010
  • Halifax maintains student current account deal
    Halifax has announced its intention to keep its specialist student current account deal on offer for 2010-11. Any future student with a Halifax bank account might be interested to note that the lender has announced that the ...
    Wed 4th Aug, 2010
  • Lloyds TSB 'improves student current account deal'
    Lloyds TSB has announced some changes to its student current account package. Students looking to compare savings on the best current account deals available to them before heading off to university may be interested to hear ...
    Mon 2nd Aug, 2010
  • Barclays launches new student current account
    Barclays has introduced a new student current account. Barclays yesterday (July 8th) introduced a new current account package designed to help students manage their personal finances more effectively when they move away from ...
    Fri 9th Jul, 2010 (1 Comment)
  • NatWest Student Account voted No.1
    As the beginning of a new university year draws closer, students are left with an important decision that could determine the bank that wins their custom for life. Banks are always keen to attract students by offering a ...
    Mon 21st Sep, 2009 (3 Comments)
  • Bosses call for higher student costs
    Students attending university in the UK should be made to pay more for maintenance loans and higher tuition fees, says a report from business leaders. The Confederation of British Industry says the extra money required to ...
    Mon 21st Sep, 2009 (2 Comments)
  • Student debt 'takes money from current accounts'
    Graduate current accounts could be a little emptier due to substantial student debts. It is important to remember the continuing impact that student loans can have on people's current accounts, according to Credit Action.The ...
    Fri 21st Aug, 2009
  • FaceBook Protest causes HSBC to climb down on student overdraft fee
    The power of social networking has been graphically demonstrated by the climbdown by HSBC over its decision to scrap interest-free overdrafts for graduates. The power of social networking has been graphically demonstrated ...
    Sat 1st Sep, 2007 (1 Comment)
  • Barclaycard to launch student credit card
    Barclaycard is launching Barclaycard Student, a new credit card designed for students, on September 4th. Barclaycard is launching Barclaycard Student, a new credit card designed for students, on September 4th. ...
    Fri 1st Sep, 2006
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