In the Scottish Widows poll, 73 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds were worried about their financial future and 41 per cent think that they are less prepared than their parents. George Andrew, consumer affairs spokesman at Scottish Widows, commented:…

According to engage Mutual Assurance, a quarter of Britons are waiting until they are over 30 to get their first home, while debt has pushed the average marriage age up from 24 in 1986 to 27 today. Londoners suffer the…

Rather than going on protest marches or lounging in the union or common room, 86 per cent of students in the LloydsTSB survey said that they would rather clear debt and get a good degree. Marcus Banks from Lloyds TSB…

It claims that of the 400 machines located at university premises, half charge a typical fee of £1.50, which adds 15 per cent to a withdrawal of £10. Stuart Bernau, executive director at Nationwide, said: “Students need to be particularly…

According to the Royal Bank of Scotland, the average student at Birmingham University gets £152.50 every week from their parents to help with living costs and to clear debt that they accrue. However, not every student is lucky enough to…

According to Sainsbury’s Bank, personal loans to cover education costs are set to rocket this year as tuition fees near-treble to £3,000, yet many could add further to this debt by not shopping around for the best rate. “As students…

The average new student is set to graduate owing £15,000, over double the current average debt of £6,161, Callcredit has said. “Life is financially harder for students now than it has ever been and the decisions people make about their…