How to Budget
An important part of running your own home is managing your money. The Money Advice Team has a free Budget Planner to help put you in control of your household spending and analyses your results to help you take control of your money. Give it a try and see how much extra money you have […]
Student Insurance: While You’re Staying in Halls and Private Accommodation
Contents insurance protects your possessions – things like your bike, your phone and your laptop – from theft, fire and accidents. Students are particularly susceptible to theft, because they tend to either live in large shared halls of residence, or cheaper houses and flats in higher-crime areas. This article from Save The Student gives advice […]
Home Insurance: What Does It All Mean?
Insuring your home is an important, but sometimes overlooked, part of managing your own home. If you’re confused by home insurance, and what all the terminology means, this guide from Compare the Market will answer your questions to help you get the level of cover you need. If you rent your home, you do not […]
Insurance Comparison
An important part of managing your own home is making sure you have insurance. This could be renters insurance, car insurance, or even insurance for any expensive gadgets and more. Find the best deals on what you need using Compare the Market. Once you buy something, you then qualify for the Meerkat Movies and Meerkat […]
Different Types of Election
Because Scotland is part of a Union there are many different types of elections. These can be related to Scotland and the Holyrood Parliament building in Edinburgh, or related to Britain and the Westminster Parliament building, London. There are also elections related to your local authority. This website outlines the different types of election and […]
Register to Vote
It’s important to have a say on how politics affects your life. When you turn a certain age or move house, it’s important to make sure you are on the electoral register so that you get your polling card through the letterbox before any political vote.
Tips for Renting from a Private Landlord
One option for housing is to rent from a Private Landlord. There are pro’s and con’s to each type of accommodation. If you decide that you want to rent a house privately this guide walks you through the process. To learn more about Renting from a private landlord check out this post. To find out […]
Holiday Pay
Holiday pay or ‘annual leave’ is the entitlement of paid holidays your work place will give you. Some employers can give more annual leave than others, so it is in an important thing to consider when searching for jobs. This site from UK Gov explains holiday entitlements clearly.
Sick Leave
If you are ill and are unable to go to work you should be entitled to sick leave, with some exceptions. However, if you are off for more than a week then you should give your employer proof of this with a sick note from your GP. If you fail to do so this could […]
Changing Courses
After you’ve started a course you might realise it’s not the right one for you. This can be scary, but your college or university offers support to help. Your institution’s Student Services will talk you through everything you need to know. They might also be able to help resolve a problem that means you don’t […]