Money On Your Mind

Learn more about managing your money throughout the college year

Written by spunout

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This article was developed in partnership with the Credit Union, a not-for-profit, community-owned financial institution.

If you’re a new or returning college student, you probably have a lot of expenses to consider. Through the Money on Your Mind Campaign, we’re sharing tips about budgeting, managing your spending and dealing with financial stress so that you can make the most of your college experience. Learn about:

How to create a budget

Saving money as a student

How to get a loan

How to start investing

How to deal with financial stress

Read more about how other young people deal with financial stress:

How I have managed the financial stress of losing a job offer

Feeling overwhelmed and want to talk to someone?

If you are a customer of the 48 or An Post network or cannot get through using the ‘50808’ short code please text HELLO to 086 1800 280 (standard message rates may apply). Some smaller networks do not support short codes like ‘50808’.

Need more information, advice or guidance?

We offer information, advice and guidance about the issues that matter to you. Our online Youth Information Chat service is for 16 to 25 year olds and is available Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm (excluding Bank Holidays).

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