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London Canal boats
Guest post by Lily Harris With the economy and housing market looking shaky for years to come in the wake of lockdown, homeowners, new graduates and retirees alike are looking for more affordable ways to live. The dream of living mortgage-free, however, needn’t be a dream. With some careful forethought...
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How to Get Paid to Travel After Graduating
Most of us want two things: money and freedom Guest post by Sabrina Pinksen After spending years inside classrooms, pulling sixteen-hour days at the library writing papers and doing research, enduring endless exams and sleep deprivation, once we finish university we are more than ready for freedom. More often than...
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Student Guide: The Most In-Demand Jobs for 2020
The 10 most in-demand jobs for Students Guest post by Alyssa Johnson You still haven’t decided what career you want to pursue? There’s nothing strange with that. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s okay to explore multiple opportunities before you settle for one career path. We’ve all watched older generations...
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5 Tips to Land a Part-Time Job in London
Extra steps to land that perfect role Guest post by Jimmy Hartill It can be difficult to  make ends meet in London; especially for students. The cost of living just keeps going up and there’s only so much a student loan will cover. According to research by Save the Student,...
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Best Free and Cheap Coworking Spaces in London
Coworking spaces where you can earn money, not spend them Guest post by Randolph Bunnell Getting a private office in London is quite difficult for startups and other entrepreneurs. Instead, many people choose to work from coffee shops, which can prove difficult due to the many distractions in these places....
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Apps and Resources That Will Help You Survive London Life
The best money saving tools! By Sylvia Nankivell from Student Money Saver Two things are guaranteed when living in London. First, you will spend money. And second, you will inevitably struggle. But try not to worry, because help is at hand. Many others are in your situation, and so apps...
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Tenerife, Canary Islands
Top budget beach destinations in Europe For most Londoners, the closest we get to seeing beaches is lusting after incredible pictures posted to Instagram, usually by people who don’t have to pay the extortionate living costs found in the capital. However, crafty travellers will know that you don’t have to...
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