How to stretch your student budget — strategies that actually work

Tracking spending:n

• Track every purchase for one month to see where money actually goes — most people are surprised
• Use Monzo or Starling — automatic spending categories in real time

nnReducing costs:n

• Cook at home for at least 5 dinners per week — batch cooking saves both time and money
• Buy a monthly bus pass rather than paying per journey
• Use Lidl and Aldi instead of Tesco and Sainsbury’s for weekly shopping
• Use TopCashback and Quidco for purchases you were making anyway

nnStudent discounts:n

• UNiDAYS and Student Beans — cinema, restaurants, travel, retail

nnUKBuddy Student Discounts and Deals