As a student at Strathclyde, getting your finances in order may be the last thing on your mind at the minute; but a little bit of thought now really can go a long way in the future. You’ve probably been inundated with offers of Credit Cards, Student Bank Accounts, Student & Graduate Loans and insurance but are still unsure what could actually benefit you and what should ignore.
Your union advice center is your first port of call but ReviewCentre is here to help, with unbiased views on a range of finance products; we provide heaps of info to students – including what the banks don’t tell you. Here’s a sample of some of the services that members have been keen to tell us about.
Student Banking
Bank Accounts, ReviewCentre has many reviews written by people like you. Compare Bank and Building Society accounts such as Halifax Bank Accounts, Lloyds TSB, HSBC, Abbey and Alliance and Leicester. You can find the best products and use the online shops to apply for finance, get Loans, Insurance, Mortgages and even O% Credit Card Deals.
Credit Cards
Read our reviews of Credit Cards & Credit Card Companies such as HSBC, Capital One and the Sky Credit Card before you pick your plastic. Check the latest deals with our sponsors to find the lowest interest rates on Egg Credit Cards and the American Express Centurion Black, best 0% balance transfers and cashback offers on Mint Credit Cards, Aspire Visa Credit Card and much much more.
All this is just for starters, ReviewCentre provides lots of reviews about finance companies offering low APR, secured and unsecured loans like Tesco Personal Finance and Yes Loans Personal Loans, high interest rate savings accounts like Halifax Savings Account and credit cards and investments. Here you can review the websites that make these happen like Money Supermarket. Sometimes we don't know where to look for personal finance help and advice, so we have complied a list of useful websites which have been reviewed to help you find the money facts you need. From government help sites, financial comparison sites or debt management companies, help others by submitting reviews of finance websites that you have visited, and any experiences you have had. Remember to check with Strathclyde Students' Assocication advice department for specific queries