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Articles by Jamie Hartwell

Jamie Hartwell
Jamie Hartwell
Jamie read Economics at Leeds and spent two years in student financial guidance before joining UniSorted as Finance Editor. He covers student loans, budgeting, banking, insurance, and graduate money. Most of his first year at uni was spent in his overdraft, which is why the budgeting guides have a section on what to do once you've already overspent. Contact: jamie@unisorted.co.uk

Jamie read Economics at Leeds and spent two years in student financial guidance before joining UniSorted as Finance Editor. He covers student loans, budgeting, banking, insurance, and graduate money. Most of his first year at uni was spent in his overdraft, which is why the budgeting guides have a section on what to do once you've already overspent. Contact: jamie@unisorted.co.uk

Jamie Hartwell
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Student Contents Insurance

What to know 26% of parents’ home insurance policies exclude student belongings as standard. Calculate the total replacement cost of […]

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Student Broadband Deals

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Mobile Contracts for Students

At a glance 1-month rolling SIM-only deals offer the best value and flexibility for university life. You avoid hard credit

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Student Emergency Fund

Student Emergency Fund 6 min read Article Updated 2026-03-14 Share 0% UpdatedMar2026 Quick summary 14% of UK students relied on

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Avoiding Student Debt

What to know 53,010 pounds is the average graduate debt in England, but this functions more like a tax than

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Subscription Spending Control

The short version Track your monthly outgoings to identify forgotten recurring payments. Cancel services you use less than twice a

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Managing Money Term to Term

At a glance Understand your exact maintenance loan drop dates to avoid running out of cash mid-term. Calculate your weekly

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Best Budgeting Apps

Quick summary 53% of UK students run out of money before the end of term, making budget tracking essential for

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Student Budget Template

Free download Download the student budget template How to use this template in under ten minutes Download the spreadsheet to

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Savings Accounts for Students

Many UK students lack savings, but you can earn up to 7.5% interest on your money in 2026. Explore different savings accounts, including easy access and Lifetime ISAs, to make your student finances work harder.

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