So, it’s Summertime and you have a couple months of freedom. It can be difficult to stay occupied whilst also keeping your bank balance happy so here’s a few ideas of free things to do in summer with friends (or family, or alone). In England, summertime is very unpredictable. If it's sunny and hot... Continue Reading →
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How to get free stuff without surveys (UK)
Here's six epic ways to consistently get free stuff without surveys (UK) and a list of the freebies you could get in just ONE YEAR. If you've follow Student Skint on Instagram for a time(@studentskint), you’ll have seen on Stories a regular haul of freebies, sometimes every day but at least every week. There's even... Continue Reading →
Free Virtual Freshers’ Fair for university students in 2020
Unfortunately, it’s likely that many university fresher’s fairs will be cancelled in 2020 due to the current pandemic. The good news is that Paperclip have created a Digital Welcome Pack (a “Virtual Freshers’ Fair”) for 30,000 UK students and have kindly sponsored this blog post to help spread the word and to make sure that... Continue Reading →
UK supermarket price comparison tool
It’s been a little while since my last blog post due to a lack of motivation, but this is something I couldn’t keep to myself and had to share with you. Especially during uncertain times and with many people needing to budget more seriously, I hope this helps. Latest Deals have created a new supermarket... Continue Reading →
Streetspotr: the app that pays you
I’m sharing my experience of using the Streetspotr app and how I made £5 per task without having to go out of my way! “Streetspotr is a retail intelligence company that delivers real-time understanding of products and promotions in-store. Streetspotr enables brands and retailers to improve their shoppers’ experience, boosting in-store sales and profitability.” This... Continue Reading →
Buy & sell at your university with Paperclip marketplaces
This blog post is kindly sponsored by Paperclip, a website and app that allows you to buy and sell things locally. I tried out their university marketplace and share my thoughts with you... Paperclip asked me to share my thoughts on their university marketplaces (I tested Brunel Union marketplace) which allows students to buy and... Continue Reading →
Mental health and money
In this blog post, I discuss the relationship between money and mental health which can be unhealthy for both yourself and your wallet. Everyone has a different story when it comes to their financial situation and also their mental health. For many, these two factors might never become linked, whilst for some people they correlate... Continue Reading →
How to sell photos online and make money
Learn how to sell photos online and make money in a flash, quite literally. This blog post is kindly sponsored by Panasonic and I’m excited to share their LUMIX Waterproof Camera DC-FT7 with you. Having a great camera means your photos are more likely to turn out well and the better shots are (especially underwater... Continue Reading →
Unusual experience days for two – under £50
This guide is jam-packed with UNIQUE and unusual experience days for two people, all £50 including discount codes to make it even cheaper for you! You could even do these experiences with your friends for the perfect ‘Galentines’ or ‘Palentines’ dates! These aren’t necessarily things you must do on Valentine's day or give as a... Continue Reading →
How to invest money (£445,000 by age 55)
This is a guest post by fellow blogger Jennifer Kempson from www.mamafurfur.com, teaching you how to invest money from the age of 18! If the most successful people in the world invest, there might just be something in it, right? Jennifer, a 30-something Scottish Working Mum recently released her first book "The Master Money Blueprint:... Continue Reading →
Christmas or roast dinner on a budget under £5!
This roast dinner on a budget includes a 75cl bottle of Chardonnay, 4 mini cans of Coca-Cola and 4 cans of Sprite too… I recently posted this meal on Instagram and ran a poll asking if you’d like me to create a full blog post about it. Most of you said ‘Yesss please!’ so here... Continue Reading →
Student-friendly stocking fillers under £5
Christmas is less than a month away! Be prepared with this guide of student-friendly (and student budget friendly) stocking fillers under £5. I’ve included current discount codes and let you know if you can use your student discount on these items to help you get them for even cheaper, anything to help you save money.... Continue Reading →
Is this the best survey site?
If you only ever sign up to one survey site then make sure it’s this one! In my opinion, the best survey site is called Prolific. It allows you to complete more academic surveys such as thoughts, feelings and reactions. This sets them apart from other survey sites and apps that are usually about opinions... Continue Reading →
Is expired food safe to eat?
It's a great question that many of us don't quite know the answer to. You might see some reduced food in the supermarket or you never got round to eating something in the fridge but you don't want it going to waste. We all wonder ‘is expired food safe to eat?’ and give it a... Continue Reading →
Improve your bank balance in just 3 days
My latest and greatest email freebie is the Improve your bank balance in just 3 days email course. I've created a FREE 3 day email course for you, to help you improve your bank balance. How to improve your bank balance in just 3 days I can't make you rich. However, I can give you... Continue Reading →