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Smart spending

Being able to manage your money is an important part of life as a student and beyond.  During your time at university you will probably need to survive on a tight budget.  You may be anxious about getting into too much debt or want to know, for example, what the advantages and disadvantages of using a credit card are. 

When you leave university your priorities  may change but you will still have decisions to make about your money. You will find that the ability to make informed choices about your finances is a key skill at each stage in your life.

The Smart spending pages are here to give you information and advice on a wide variety of topics:

If you want to get further advice about any of these issues then please contact the Student Advice Service.