With the FIFA Women’s World Cup starting in less than three days, players, supporters and football fans alike are at the ready to take on the heat in France this summer. The international competition has been held every four years since 1991 and this year, home to an exquisite selection of cheeses and fine red … Continue Reading →
Wimbledon 2018 – Glasgow to Wimbledon: What’s the Cost?
With Wimbledon being less than a month away, spectators, tennis fans and keen members of the public will have been weighing up the cost of attending the event. For attendees of the prestigious annual competition, the experience is lavish, with a host of traditions being associated with the event. Despite there being a multitude of … Continue Reading →
What’s The Best Way To Save Up For A House?
Planning to buy a house is both daunting and exciting at the same time. Daunting because it can be an uphill task saving enough money for the initial deposit; and exciting because if you can raise the deposit, you will finally get rid of the landlord. To qualify for a mortgage, you will be required … Continue Reading →
Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
Property prices in London are falling, but economic uncertainty and a higher cost of living has resulted in thousands of people still feeling worried that it’s too risky to buy a house. So when is the right time? Is it best to bite the bullet and go for it while you can, or lie low … Continue Reading →
Cheap-as-chips Halloween costume ideas
Fancy dress costumes are a bit like condoms: they’re only good the first time round! Forget splurging on one-off outfits, writes Save the Student – here’s how to dress for (a lot) less. Pay less for party costumes: the golden rules Stick to a budget if you don’t want to start November hungover and It’s … Continue Reading →
Can you name the 50 most expensive Old Firm transfers??
I’ve seen a good few of these ‘name the X most expensive transfers from X club’ recently, so, I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon for two reasons: It’s unlikely anyone else will do an Old Firm quiz They’re fun Below you’ll find the clubs that these players signed from, and the fees (adjusted for … Continue Reading →
Knock On Effect of the RBS 6 Nations
Rugby is the sport where no matter what the outcome or the level of the match, we just can’t get enough of it. The atmosphere, competition, crowds and dramatic moments all combine to make this marvelous and muddy competition one of Scotland’s favourite spectator sports. In 2014, it was reported by RBS that in a … Continue Reading →
How Much Does The Superbowl Cost?
From the half-time show to the prize money, what kind of finances are involved in the game? Superbowl LI (or Superbowl 50 for the non-Romans) is upon us, and everyone is excited. I mean, it’s no Champions League Final, but it’s still a pretty big deal. Come ahead, Americans! But, my main interest in the … Continue Reading →
6 Nations Bonus Points – What differences would it have made?
What if the new 6 Nations points and bonus points system had always existed? What difference would it have made over the years? It’s a question that many of us have been asking due to a few close run tournaments since it became the 6 Nations in 2000. Thankfully, it’s all numerical, and we can … Continue Reading →
The 10 Most Expensive January Transfers
The most expensive January Transfer Window transfers ever Any football fan worth his salt will be able to tell you the most expensive transfers – it’s general knowledge in the football world. However, when it comes to signings made only in the January transfer window, the top 10 looks a little different. The biggest transfers … Continue Reading →
