Graduate Finance is run by graduates, for graduates. We recognise that when you leave university you aren't necessarily awash with cash and life becomes more complicated. GraduateFinance features all the best deals available for graduates, because being a graduate provides you with many perks.
We're here to help you through the transition from university to work and beyond. Here on Graduate Finance we offer advice on a range subjects of financial interest to graduates. The best banking deals, top graduate job sites, reducing interest payments on your credit card and resources for finding a home, travel and graduate insurance.
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Bank Accounts for New Graduates
New graduates are a much sought after clientele for major banks. Quite frequently they offer special graduate bank accounts that help outgoing students to keep track of their incoming and outgoing funds. Since these graduate accounts are a very good deal, banks impose a limit on the amount of time that has elapsed since account applicants bade farewell to their alma mater. The facilities offered by...
10 Ways of Getting Graduate Finances off to a Great Start
Graduating from university is a life changing event, especially in the UK. There are the parties, celebrations and well wishers; there are also the many changes that suddenly take place. The graduate in Great Britain no longer has a well defined daily routine and foreseeable expense; instead, suddenly there is the change from student to job hunter, and job hunter to career minded worker. In many cases,...
The Smart Student Finance Guide
Leaving home for the very first time brings more than just the long awaited freedom: there are now books to read and study papers to draft, classes to attend and schedules to keep. In addition, for the very first time the average student will come face to face with the bills that need to be paid for everyday commodities such as rent, electricity, and laundry. Students who may have looked forward to...
The Best UK Student Accounts 2008-2009
Finding the best student accounts available does not have to be difficult. Instead, using readily available information can quickly and easily show you what is available for you and what may also be of advantage. The terms with which you want to become familiar are the credit interest rate, the credit card limit, and also the interest free over draft fee on a per annum basis. There are also the overdraft...
American Express Platinum Card - Graduate review
The American Express Platinum MoneyBack Credit Card is at the moment one of the leading cashback cards on the market, offering up to a generous 5% cashback for the first three months of spending up to a maximum £4,000. As a graduate you could could earn up to £200 on this card just by spending your hard earned cash! After the initial period three month period, the card offers a tiered cashback rate,...
Best Graduate Accounts for 2007/2008
When it comes to graduate banking, Lloyds TSB and the Royal Bank of Scotland offer graduates a special interest-free overdraft for three years; and have great 0% overdraft limits. The interest free maximums are £2,000 in year one, £1,500 year two and £1,000 year three. With Lloyds TSB’s graduate account the limits are guaranteed while RBS’ graduate limit is approved on a case-by-case basis....
Graduate guide to renting a property
As a recent graduate, you will be looking for a place to live, and chances are you will be starting off by renting a flat or studio. So what should a graduate look out for when viewing a rental property? Below is a thorough guide to the different things you should keep in mind when viewing a property to let. 1. Before viewing Always try to go to a property viewing with a friend, it is not only safer...
Student loans in the UK
The content of this section is related to student loans for those who started higher education after 1st September 1998. If you started before this date the situation is different and, thankfully, somewhat simpler. Details on this type of loan (and futher details on post 9/98 loans) may be obtained from the Student Loans Company. When did this type of student loan start? Income contingent loans started...
