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8 side hustles and passive income ideas for students

Earning money while you’re at university or studying for an apprenticeship full-time isn’t easy. You’re already using up your ‘nine to five’ on your studies, so how can you find the time to make money? Whether you’re looking for some extra spending cash or you’re saving up for something special, Loqbox has you covered with 7 side hustles and passive income ideas for students.

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How to build your credit score as a student

Becoming a student is an exciting time in life. And for many it is the first time taking on new financial responsibilities, like building your credit score. You might be wondering how to increase your credit score as a student, or more likely, why do I even need a credit score as a student? Either way, Loqbox has done the studying for you. Here are our top tips.

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Should I pay off my student loan early?

University can cost a lot of money so lots of us step out into the world with a big debt already hanging over our heads. So naturally, once we’re financially able to think about it, a lot of us wonder: “Should I pay off my student loans early?”. Loqbox explores if you should pay off student loans early, how much you should pay and whether you should invest instead?

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How to budget in your 20s?

Budgeting in your 20s can be tricky. For many, knowing how to budget money in your 20s is a struggle because they’re often living payday to payday with entry-level incomes and a load of new financial independence without much education around money. But learning how to budget in your 20s can give you a massive head start.

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How to build a good credit score at 18

How does a young person build credit? Do I have a credit score at 18? If you’re wondering about the best way for a young person to build credit, Loqbox has you covered with eight simple and effective tips to help you start building your credit score.

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Do student loans affect your credit score?

Loqbox is looking at how student loans affect your credit score and mortgage applications. Find out if student loans can help your credit score.

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Why students should care about their credit score

If you’re a student, you’ll know that going to university is a huge step in life. With it comes a number of challenges and new things to learn. Moving out, becoming independent, cooking your own food and washing your own clothes – it’s fair to say that it can be quite a stressful experience. So it’s completely understandable that some students would be hesitant to start learning about their finances on top of everything else.

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How to prepare financially for life after university

Staying in is the new going out. It’s very 2020. But what do you do with all the money and time you save when you don’t go out on a Friday night?

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Starting university? Here's 12 tips on becoming a financially savvy student

If you’re getting ready to start university, then this blog is an essential read for you. Because learning to manage your finances now can make the next few years of university life much easier, happier and fun. That’s a hat trick of joy that can be achieved pretty simply with adequate planning and preparation.

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