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Archives for February 2009

PC World
I have just phoned PC World Customer Services to ask where/what to insert to get a NUS Student Discount to be told that they have stopped all discounts, instore, order/collect and delivered items. :D Does anybody know where I can get an HP J4680 for less than £69.99 ? Lindy-Lou :confused:
Can anyone help me please
Hi all, i know this is the wrong section, feel free to move it, but i,m at a complete loss, my dd1 is going to uni in September and living away from home for the first time :cry: , i know somewhere i have seen a post about sending them off with a book of household tips etc, could one of you kind people lead me in the right…
Running out of money
I'm a first year student, and my loan only just covers my accommodation costs. I've got a student account with HSBC and I only have about £100 left of my £750 overdraft until my next loan payment comes in, which is at the end of April and will only add about another £100 to my overdraft after I've paid for my…
Deferment and Child Benefit/Tax Credits
I am a Mum to a 13 month old and recently became a single parent. I have just got in the usual deferment forms from the Student Loan company and the amount is £2061 - I earn 1888 gross a month. BUT I get child tax credits and the childcare element of working tax credits and child benefit. SO this takes me over the 2061 a…
Victoria Jackson cosmetics...
Has anyone tried them? Are they any good? They've been selling them at uni, a big bundle for £30, i'm tempted...
OU pc grant....
Can you buy a computer from ebay with the pc grant or does it have to be from an actual shop. I know you have to send a receipt into the OU so not sure how it would work. thanks x
Furniture for a flat?
I cant afford to live in the halls so currently stay in cheap student private accomodation but almost everyone is foreign and only socialise with the other foreign students and there is no common room. Anyway for like £5 more than im paying now I will get a proper flat and will work out cheaper as I will bothered cooking…
Paying back loans etc.
I am "hopefully" transferring from Middlesbrough uni to UCLAN, do I have to pay back tuition fees, loans and grants before I can apply for finance to start my course in September?:confused:
What to claim ?
Im due to start uni in september but im not sure where i stand financially as at present i am a single parent who isnt working so i recieve income support. Can i claim a student loan to help with costs or is there some other way of getting help with costs of childcare/travel/books etc ?
free prescriptions, dental and eye tests?
my son will be starting university September 2009 finishing college in June, he will be 18 in May can he still get free NHS prescriptions NHS dental treatment NHS eye test ?? when he is at university? as he wont have any income, he will be still living at home the uni is a 30 min journey from where we live , we could not…
starting uni - any tips and advice please
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clever ads slogans needed for uni presentation
Hiya guys as you are all so helpful perhaps you could help me with any ads slogans you remember from long ago or recently. radio or TV or mags. Anything interesteing and memorable eg I remember Beanz meanz heinz go to work on an egg and Smash makes mash etc I'm doing a unit for a college course and finding it great fun. Ta…
Sallie Mae student loan--help!!
Due to a change in Student Loan Company policy, my husband was stuck taking out a loan last year from Sallie Mae, the US-backed student loan company (we are originally from the US but are UK citizens). Sallie Mae is in deep trouble and pulled out of the UK market before he finished his course. He paid his fees so all is…
Careership Loans and Credit
I hope to do a Masters eventually and maybe a PHD, but I am worried about funding. What experience do people have with career loans for education? Does your credit rating affect your loan?
OU Students Past, Present and Future
As requested, this thread is for all students and potential students of the Open University. I'm going to add a second post with members names and their current qualifications, so people on the same course can help each other out or give advice. Then a third post for common questions etc - any ideas of points to add, let…
Leaving uni till sept...Money issues
I am curreently studying a course at uni and am not enjoying it in the slightest so i am planning to start my second year at uni on a different course again in sept ( i do not have to do my first year again as the first year is a base year for all the degrees in the business department) If i leave my course now: 1) do i…
Help with costs
If you are a student in the West Mids with money concerns then I can offer a simple solution. email Tony at ............srcbchlcjgg@hotmail.com
Did you do a University work placement / internship, or looking for one ?
I carried out a 12 month internship whilst at University with a major blue-chip company last year. I believe the following website will be very useful for any student who is 1) Either looking for a work placement or internship or 2) Somebody who has already done one. It's the students who make this website what it is, by…
And ideas for interesting work experience yr 11
Daughter about to do work experience and she is in yr 11. Any ideas for interesting places to do this? Ta
i want to go uni but can i afford it?
I would love to go to uni as i never had a chance before but now i have a mortgage and everything. i want to do something good with my life like being a teacher but not having any qualifications is obviously holding me back. my mum mentoned to me that there might be grants or bursarys available. i would obviously hve to…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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