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New Year's Money Resolutions

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:18:24 GMT

A new year approaching often comes with a burst of motivation - new planners, new habits, new promises to ourselves about how we will do things differently this year. We have got some ideas to get you started.

Saving money on Christmas gifts

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:28:57 GMT

Christmas is just around the corner, and for those who celebrate, Christmas comes with the pressure of buying a gift for anyone you closely interact with. Christmas can become incredibly expensive quickly, exacerbating feelings of financial insecurity. Our guide can help you reduce the cost of your gift-giving plans over the holiday season.

Socialising on a budget

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:55:47 GMT

University life is full of opportunities: nights out, society events, sports clubs, trips, and the occasional ball, but the costs can stack up faster than most students expect. The good news? With a bit of planning and some smart choices, you can enjoy Warwick’s buzzing social scene without burning through your student loan.

Bills: What to avoid, how to organise and staying on top of it all!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:03:32 GMT

Moving into your student house in Leamington Spa or Coventry? While your excitement might be focused on decorating your new room and spending time with your housemates, there is one slightly less thrilling thing you need to think about: bills. From Wi-Fi and water to council tax and TV licences, here’s everything you need to know to keep your finances running smoothly – and avoid any nasty surprises.

Moving Off Campus

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:21:57 GMT

After a year of on-campus convenience, many Warwick students face the big decision of where to live next. This article explores these areas to help you decide which off-campus home might be the best fit for your next chapter at Warwick.

Awareness of Support Available

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This guide outlines all the financial support available to students studying at the University of Warwick.

Talking about money at university

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Money has always been a taboo topic in British culture: we all deal with money daily and are aware of our individual financial situations, but discussing it in conversation can often be uncomfortable. These handy tips will help you approach discussing budgeting and finance whilst at university.

Shopping and Cooking on a Budget

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:54:52 GMT

Cooking for yourself can feel daunting if this is your first attempt. Between managing your degree, extra-curriculars and social life, it could be easy to fall into expensive decisions of ordering takeaways or relying on ready meals if you don’t have money-saving habits to fall back on. But cooking doesn’t need to be complicated or costly. With a few simple routines, you can make your weekly shop go further and still eat well.

Upcoming Local Markets

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:52:00 GMT

As the autumn season sets in, local markets accorss Covetnry and Leamington are transforming into showcases filled with handmade goods, tasty treats and Halloween and Christmas-themed fun.

Saving Money at the Cinema

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT

Blockbuster film season is very nearly upon us- ‘Wicked: For Good’, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘The Running Man’ are all due to be released in the next few months. This guide will give you the quintessential tips on how to save money when visiting UK-wide cinema chains and will showcase the best of what Warwick Student Cinema and the Warwick Arts Centre have to offer.