National Money Week - 11-15 February 2013
National Money Week is taking place to enhance the financial capability of students and encourage students to think about their finances. However, at the University of St Andrews we are challenging staff to spring clean their money / finances. The National Money Week has the backing of NASMA, AMOSSHE, NUS, Credit Action, Experian, SAAS, SFE, Financial Fraud Action UK, Financial Ombudsman Service, and many more.
Money drop-in sessions
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10am–12.30pm and 1.00pm–3.30pm @ the ASC.
All week
Take the finance/money Personality Challenge – and Max Your Money Skills.
Download the NASMA app onto your smartphone for up-to-date money information, contacts, videos and downloads.
Money Trees are out and about in Halls and @ the ASC. Add a good Money Tip. Best tips win prizes.
Like us on Facebook during Money Week. There will be frequent updates on more money in your pocket and safe money.
Seven things to do during the week and spring clean your money / finances
- Give your money/finances an overall for 2nd semester take the Personality Money Challenge and Maximise your Money Skills.
- Check out whether you need a TV licence. You might think it is sorted for this academic year what about next year when you are in private accommodation? Do you use your laptop or tablet to view TV programmes?
- Find out all the ins and outs of TV Licensing. Watching TV without a licence when you should have one could cost you £1,000!
- Worried about your energy bills? You could see if switching supplier would be helpful – remember to check if your Landlord has restrictions on moving suppliers.
- Download NASMA smartphone apps.
- Sign up to Studentbeans for discounts.
- Apply for your Free National Entitlement Card / My Fife – card gives discounts and age verification.
Further advice
Don’t get caught out with the Payday Loans. If you are even remotely thinking about going down this route do get in touch with Money Adviser E: money.advice@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Lastly – Did you ever stop to think at that a criminal could be posing as an employer? You may be offered a job which involves asking you to receive money into your bank account and transferring it to another account, letting you keep some for yourself. This is money laundering – don’t pay the price – up to 10 years imprisonment. Further advice and guidance.