The beginning of the academic year is always a busy time. If you are moving into a new house you will have unpacking, registration, getting to grips with paying bills and, on top of that, you have to make time to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Searching around for which broadband package to use may seem low on your list of priorities, but you will find there are rewards. So, read on, and find out why it’s actually really easy.

The search for the best broadband package can be confusing, and the companies are aware of this. They will most likely try to push their most expensive, but not necessarily best, package on to you. Taking a few minutes to ensure that you are getting the deal that is right for you can save you money, as well as peace of mind.

Summertime: the sun is high and the bank balance is low; sandals are loose and purse strings are tight. The best weather of the year coincides with storm and stress for a student’s finances.

The summer term can come as a bit of a shock to the unwary student. The term tends to be shorter than the others, so you get less in the way of student loan – and you don’t get anything to tide you over the holidays. 

As a student you are in one of the highest-risk groups for being a victim of financial fraud. There are lots of reasons. You’re young and relatively inexperienced with financial matters. You probably live in rented accommodation, with people coming and going whom you don’t know all that well.

When you move from halls to a rented house, or from one rented property to the next, you may not bother to register your change of address with everyone. People you don’t know will move into your accommodation after you, and they will have access to mail that still arrives with your name on it.

Once you have settled into your new you university you need to find your financial feet fast. There are, however, some easy steps to take to save cash and keep the overdraft at bay.

1. Make money from your student loan

If you haven’t blown it all already – and we sincerely hope you haven’t – put as much as you can afford into a savings account, to ensure you get the highest interest possible. If you’re going to have to work your way through university, your money should be working, too.