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    7 Easy Ways For Students To Begin Investing

    May 8, 2021 /

    Investing doesn’t have to be the minefield that it is often portrayed as. In this post I will break down the 7 easiest ways to start investing as a student. And yes it is never too early to start investing. Actually the younger you are when you start, the better because of the magic of compound interesting. So let’s get into key investing tips for students. Related Articles: Compound interest has been called the ninth wonder of the world because it is so powerful. The younger you begin investing the better because this means more years to harness the power of compound interest. Why is compound interest so important? Example:…

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    2020 was the first year that I tracked all of my spending – and I mean ALL of it to the penny! In this money review, I will be sharing all the figures and how I managed to save the majority of my income. At the end of 2019, I was fed up of not knowing where my money was going. I hated the feeling of having no money left at the end of the month. So, I made the pledge that in 2020 I would track everything I spend to see what I’m actually spending my money on and how I can save more. I’ve decided to share all…

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    Your Ultimate Guide to Student Finance

    December 12, 2020 /

    When I started thinking about applying for university I had no idea how student finance worked. My biggest worry about going to university was taking on this huge amount of debt, for my case it was going to be around £55k. I spent so many hours researching and trying to understand how it all worked.  This post will save you all of that time because I am going to explain everything you need to know about student finance in England. And yes they are slightly different to student loans in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. All figures are accurate as of December 2020 HOW DO I APPLY? Applications usually open…

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